[All he gives in answer to Hiro's question is one of his small, rare, actually warm smiles. Nico is more than sure about it and the other boy knows it.

The son of Hades doesn't expect the hug. It's gone before he can actually register that it even happened, except for a weird absence. Not that Nico ponders on the feeling. He just shoves it away, scolding himself on how this isn't the time for that.

Clifford is more than happy to stand up at Hiro's command. The only reason his tail isn't wagging furiously is because the place is...way too crowded for that.

Rhadamanthys, meanwhile, is trying to claw up to Nico's shoulder, his eyes fixed on the table behind his owner, but he secures the kitten firmly in his arms.]

Give him a location, a person's name or both, and he can shadow travel you there. But, I don't think Jason's gotten too far out of the Station, so it might be better to have him run for it instead.

[Securing the mischievous kitten in one arm, he slaps fondly against Clifford's side.]

Just get back safely, both of you. He'll know where to find me. [Nico looks up at Hiro.] Good luck, and remember what I said.