Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them from a manticore. Percy's sword gleamed in the dark. He'd been the first demigod Nico had ever seen in action. He was Nico's favorite game, Mythomagic, brought to life. Jason saw the moment when Percy returned and told Nico that Bianca was dead. Nico had screamed and called him a liar. He'd felt betrayed, but still.. when the skeleton warriors attacked, he couldn't let them harm Percy. Nico had called on the earth to swallow them up, and then he'd run away- terrified of his own powers, and his own emotions. .Rick Riordan
About This Quote
We are unable to see the world as it is because we are so busy seeing the world through the lens of our emotions. We tend to over-react to our own emotions and to those around us. Instead of being able to think about what is happening objectively, we rely on our emotions. The importance of control over our emotions becomes apparent when we look at Percy Jackson's life.
Percy has an innate ability to use his powers for good, but just like any other demigod he has feelings that he has trouble controlling. He is always torn between wanting to protect his sister and not wanting her to get hurt by the dangers that are out there. He also feels the need to protect Nico, who he cares about deeply, but is not sure how far he can take this relationship without hurting Nico.
Source: The House Of Hades
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