[His merriment turns to seriousness at the comment.]

If I do join the battle, it won't be for any reason than to fight alongside the people I care about. I don't...want to sit back and wait for it to end like I did with my sister.

[Nico pauses.]

But I'll be as safe as I can be. You stay safe, too. An infirmary isn't the kind of place I had in mind to swap stories in.