Nico thinks that a few weeks ago, he would have reassured Hazel that he'd take care of it, if Pasiphaë showed up again. And honestly, that urge is definitely still there, but there's something else there too. Something new. He decides to go with that now, just to see. No other reason. "I know." It's a simple statement, but encompasses so much. "I'd have your back."

Not you need back up. Just that, he knows Hazel can handle herself, but he has her back anyway.

Something in his shoulders tightens when she says that, but he forces himself to relax, just focussing on his sister. "Yeah. Gaea's probably pissed, but she was before anyway."