[ nico jerks slightly, not expecting to hear anyone addressing him after he'd turned his attention away from the colossally tall teen he'd been watching. seeing that very same teenager approaching him puts him on edge, if only because he can't be sure whether it'll be for a good reason or a bad one.
when the interest turns out to be only in his sword, he relaxes somewhat. it isn't the first time his blade has drawn a curious look from others, even amongst other demigods, who were used to seeing one another carry weapons from a young age. he resists the urge to take a hold of it and simply shrugs instead, figuring it can't hurt to answer. ]
It's Stygian Iron.
[ not like anyone would really know what that meant here unless they were familiar with the underworld. ]
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when the interest turns out to be only in his sword, he relaxes somewhat. it isn't the first time his blade has drawn a curious look from others, even amongst other demigods, who were used to seeing one another carry weapons from a young age. he resists the urge to take a hold of it and simply shrugs instead, figuring it can't hurt to answer. ]
It's Stygian Iron.
[ not like anyone would really know what that meant here unless they were familiar with the underworld. ]