Thanks to Didi for this idea.

-- leaned forward so his mouth was closer to his ear, and from there he whispered, "Well, since you have wings, why not try to fly?"

Nico took a step back, shaking his head. "I can't, Zeus'll kill me."

"Oh, come on. He might be a bit scared he'll anger Thanatos, I mean, you have been blessed by Death."

"Will, I can't take that risk."

His boyfriend looked disappointed, but pulled back reluctantly. "Alright, fine, let's head to the training arena, someone brought in a hydra to fight."