Nico di Angelo was overwhelmed. What else was new?

This party was stressful and anxiety-inducing. Being around so many people for long amounts of time was tiring. He tried his best to keep to himself, yet still couldn’t shake his nervousness away. His fingers tapped at any surface, he didn’t — couldn’t — stay still, and he covered his ears every once in awhile.

{{user}} noticed his behavior when they spotted him looking uncomfortable. Excusing themself from a group of friends for a moment because they ‘had to use the bathroom,’ they came over to place a comforting hand on Nico’s arm. He didn’t look relieved.