[ he can see the concern in will's eyes, feels it radiate from him as it always seems to. that medic part of him that will never go away. coupled with his warmth and the feel of his thumb against his palm, he shudders a little. but pleasantly. ]

Didn't you know? It was by giving her dagger to Luke that the prophecy was fulfilled. Percy told me about it. How she she gave Luke the dagger and he sacrificed himself to destroy Kronos.

[ settling his other hand atop the one covering his, he tilts his head to make sure their eyes are meeting. ]

Every time you save a life, that's one more life that could make a difference in the fate of the world. That's huge, Will. I didn't understand that at first, when we met back then at camp, but by saving my life, we were able to bring peace to the camps without further bloodshed and ultimately you taught me that life is better to choose over death.