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The morning air at Camp Half-Blood felt heavy, charged with a silence that didn't belong in the bright, golden sunlight. Will Solace stood by an old, faded touring van, his hands buried deep in his pockets, trying desperately not to stare. Naomi was nearby, giving them space, but the real weight was between Will and Nico. The knot in Nico’s chest mirrored the tension in the air. Will’s blue eyes, usually warm, held a hidden heaviness as he watched Nico, who refused to meet his gaze. The distance between them was small, yet it felt like a chasm. Will stepped forward, closing the gap, his movement gentle but firm. He wrapped his arms around Nico, pulling him close in a hug that felt like an anchor. For a moment, they just held on, the world around them fading into the background of the…