He remembered how nice the kids at Camp Half-Blood had been to him after the war with Kronos. Great job, Nico! Thanks for bringing the armies of the Underworld to save us! Everybody smiled. They all invited him to sit at their table. After about a week, his welcome wore thin. Campers would jump when he walked up behind them. He would emerge from the shadows at the campfire, startle somebody and see the discomfort in their eyes: Are you still here? Why are you here? It didn't help that immediately after the war with Kronos, Annabeth and Percy had started dating … Nico set down his fartura. Suddenly it didn't taste so good.
Nico recalls the kindness he received from the campers at Camp Half-Blood after the war against Kronos. They celebrated his contribution, applauding his role in bringing Underworld armies to help their cause. Initially, he felt welcomed, sitting with them and enjoying their company. However, as time passed, he noticed a shift in their attitude, leading to a sense of isolation.
Nico often startled people as he approached them, prompting discomfort and unspoken questions about his presence. The situation worsened for him when Annabeth and Percy began dating, leaving Nico feeling even more out of place. Disheartened, he found himself unable to enjoy simple pleasures like food, reflecting his growing disconnection from the camp.
