Not exactly. It's more like we're showing them Shardbearers in general, regardless of Court alliances, can be trusted. Granted, it also depends on who's going out and doing it. Some might paint the Seelie as a better choice to side with, some might do the same for Unseelie, and others might go with just making all of us have a better reputation. Personally, I've been going with that third option, since that's who they're targeting at the moment. They don't care about sides, just whether you're a Shardbearer or not.

[He says it casually rather than defensively. Nico's more than aware that it can so very easily turn into a propaganda campaign. In fairness, though, the Seelie do need more allies. Unseelie Court has the upper hand in that. So, he can't say he can blame them if that happens.]

Yeah. She's very smart, a talented witch, and loves to learn new things. She's...helped me a lot since I first met her. I'm lucky to be able to call her my sister.

[Nico just isn't sure how to show his gratitude for her.

He's quiet for a moment, wanting to word it carefully.]

I'm not used to it. [The son of Hades finally confesses. He's not sure how or when, but...he trusts Hiro enough to tell the truth about it. Or to at least help figure it out.] Friends...don't come easy for me. I made a friend once before, but...he died. Even though he's immortal, it'll still take a very long time for his essence to reform enough to live again...if he ever does.

[It's so hard to say, especially when Tartarus, the primordial god in physical form, had killed Bob.

But he can't bring himself to admit one key thing. He still expects them to abandon him when they find out all of his history.]