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Nico and Will entered the infirmary. Nico immediately noticed some stares and so he tensed then grabbed Will’s shirt to stop him on his tracks, “You know what? I change my mind. I don’t want to stay here anymore.”
Will looked at him confusingly, “What’s wrong Nico? I’ll try to fix it for you.” Will then looked around and saw an Ares camper staring in disgust. Will walked towards her with a smile at first, but his arms crossed, “What seemed to be the problem?” Nico followed him closely behind.
The Ares camper scowled then pointed at Nico, “How can you just let the son of death walk around in here? That’s not a good way to run an infirmary filled with injured campers!”
Suddenly Will’s smile faded, and he had a blank expression, “Well you know what’s not a good way to run an infirmary? One that shoves anyone injured due to racism and judgement. Plus, his not even the son of death, because we all know Thanatos is death. Seeing that Nico is a son of Hades, and not Thanatos should mean that you weren’t even making a valid point in the first place. Plus, seeing that I am the head medic, and that I run this infirmary, then you have no right to question my methods. Now, if you’re really bothered then I’ll tell you now that Nico here would be in one of the private rooms, he’s a special case you see. But if that still bothers you then you may take your leave now. I don’t usually kick patients out, but you seem to be doing fine just now, and since your so thickheaded, I’m pretty sure you can manage. So, it’s your choice, shut up and rest here, or keep complaining and get kicked out.” Nico was quite impressed on how Will handled that savagely yet professionally at the same time. Not that he was surprised, if Will wasn’t scared to confront Nico, then confronting an Ares camper is nothing.
At that Will left the Ares camper staring at him, dumbstruck. Nico then followed Will quickly, “You didn’t have to do that for me, you know.”
Will’s smile was back as he said, “If there’s anything I hate more than wars and bullies, it’s judgement. I don’t judge a person by their cover, parentage, sexuality, nor in any other way, because the only thing that really matters is what’s inside.”
Nico rolled his eyes, “Oh gods, the rumors are true. You are a dork.”
Will just chuckled, “I’ll take that as a compliment then.”
Nico shrugged, “You’re insufferable.”
Will just smiled at him, “Thank you.” He then turned a door that leads to a room, “Welcome to your humble suite for the next 3 days.”
Nico looked around then sat at the bed, “It smells like disinfectant.”
Will sighed, “I mean what hospital doesn’t?”
Nico nodded, “Good point.”
Will took a chair from the corner then asked for Nico’s hand to check on his vitals, “If I may?”
Nico scowled, “I’m not letting you touch me, Solace!”
Will rolled his eyes, “Either you let me feel your vitals through my powers or we do this the long mortal way, which by the way involves some equipment, more touching, going topless, and another of my siblings doing it.”
Nico sighed, “Why do you always have to make a valid point?” Nico then hesitantly gave his hand to Will.
Will took it, “Because I’m a mother hen, and mother knows best.”
Nico groaned, “Did you just quote Tangled?”
Will smiled, “Good to know that you’re not way behind pop culture.” After a few more seconds, he let Nico’s hand go, “Okay, so the darkness within you is beginning to reside, but I will still have to ban you from your powers. Then, you’ll have to let me bandage and heal your werewolf cuts and I’m gonna put you to sleep till’ lunch with my powers so that the cuts heals faster. Plus, the hymn will make you feel as good as new as soon as you wake up, is that fine?”
Nico shrugged, “Just do your thing, Solace. It’s not like I can stop you.”
Will smiled at him, “Glad we’re on the same page.” Will then sang a hymn then the son of Hades fell asleep. Will then began to pour nectar on Nico’s scars, then bandage them gently to not wake the son of Hades up. He sang another hymn to make the cuts heal faster. He only stopped when he felt himself dizzy then saw himself pale. Normally, he doesn’t overuse his powers unless a patient is on the verge of death, but like he said earlier, Nico was a special case.
Will fixed his things, then looked at how peaceful and how cuter Nico was up close, despite the scars. Will then smiled at Nico one last time as he thought,
The things I do for you.
Before leaving the room to check on his other patients.