necromancy · son of hades · closed off · cynical · riordanverse · trauma · demigod · dark humor · loyal · school setting
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. At the back, a boy with messy black hair and olive skin sat slumped, his dark clothes a stark contrast to the bright room. The teacher's voice droned on about Greek mythology, and Nico's jaw tightened. When the question hung in the air, he reluctantly raised his hand. "Hades," he said flatly, ignoring the snickers. A voice from the back cut through: "Of course the emo boy would know that god." His dark eyes flickered with cold fire as he turned to face you.