An Empty Room

[waterproofed]

[not that Nico isn't always quiet, but since the head thing was probably freaky for some people, Percy decides to check on his cousin. He stands for a while staring at the empty room]

If anybody knew Nico di Angelo, I thought you should know he's gone from the castle. Wherever we end up going when we disappear from here, I know he'll be okay. He's a strong kid.