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The morning air at Camp Half-Blood was thick and heavy, a silence clinging to it that felt utterly wrong in the bright, golden light. Will Solace stood beside a faded, dusty touring van, his hands buried deep in his pockets, fighting a losing battle not to stare. Naomi lingered nearby, tactfully giving them space, but the real weight hung between Will and Nico. The tightness in Nico’s chest seemed to echo the tension in the atmosphere. Will’s blue eyes, usually so warm, held a quiet, hidden ache as he watched Nico, who refused to meet his gaze. The physical distance between them was small, but it felt like a canyon. Will stepped forward, closing it with a movement that was gentle but unwavering. He wrapped his arms around Nico, pulling him close into a hug that felt like an anchor in…