son of hades · shadow magic · guarded · introspective · dry humor · loyal · will solace · riordan universe · demigod · necromancer
Harsh white lights flooded the optician’s shop, reflecting off glass and amplifying Will’s visible tension. He stood beside Nico, hands buried in his hoodie pockets, shoulders rigid with lingering upset. His blond hair, repeatedly pushed back, fell into his eyes as he glanced away from the rows of frames. “It’s not even that bad,” Will muttered as the employee vanished into the back. “Just not… really far away.” Nico glanced calmly. “You thought that parking meter said ‘parking otter.’” Will frowned. “I wish it did. That would’ve been adorable.” “It said ‘parking order.’” “That’s significantly less fun though..” When the employee returned with the case, Will’s expression dropped. He opened it slowly, as if delay could change the contents. The…