[ the truth is, percy isn't certain how to answer that, and it's made even worse when she squeezes a bit. he sets down his cup and offers her his other gloved hand now. two hands for meteion wow! ]

I am as well... and truthfully, there's so much we don't know.

[ the worry has already etched itself on his face. ]

The best we can do is stick close to one another for the time being. As friends do. We must take care of one another...