[ An amused snort. ]

Try not to burn down the town if he does show up. I'm not sure most people want to try their hand at camping.

[ Hey, Nico only said he wouldn't be the one responsible for introducing them - not that the two would never meet. For the most part, this is all just another day as a demigod. Except for the fact that he's never had food that tasted like ash but he knows it's possible. ]

Guess you'll feel right at home here then. You aren't alone in this being a pretty regular day either. [ Talking about himself, of course. He shifts and leans back against the wall of the nearest house. If he notices the odd almost-slip of words, there's no real indication on his face. ] I figured I'd explore. Get my bearings and check out the town before trying to find some way of helping.

I hear they have a garden here and I have some experience taking care of strawberry plants so maybe I'll work there. [ Save the shadow-travel exploration for the evening when he could talk someone into going with him or borrow Mrs. O'Leary from Percy. ]