[ Another huff. ] Why do people keep calling me that?

[ He knows he can be soft with some people but... Nico doesn't generally see himself as cute.

A shake of his head after the kiss is placed on his cheek. ] Do I really want to know what some of it is?

[ Nico squeezes that hand gently in return, allowing his arm to lean more into Apollon's.

Dark eyes watch as the god hands over his source of power. ]

We'll be fine. I'll look out for all of us. [ A soft, but firm reassurance as he leans in to brush his lips over Apollon's forehead. ]