Nico experienced a surge of anger upon discovering a note from the Hunters, revealing their plan to kidnap Reyna. The emotional turmoil led him to violently search the courtyard, feeling desperate to protect someone he cared about from being taken away once more. Despite successfully rescuing Reyna, he noticed a change in her demeanor that troubled him deeply; she had become withdrawn and contemplative, as if haunted by her recent experiences.

Each time Nico attempted to discuss the eerie events that transpired on the Calle San Jose—where Reyna had faced ghostly figures that seemed to blame her—she quickly dismissed his inquiries. This avoidance left Nico in a frustrating position, as he wanted to support Reyna but felt shut out from understanding her pain. The weight of their shared experiences loomed over them, creating an emotional distance he wished to bridge.