"I've been waiting for like ten minutes. I only knocked now because I was beginning to think no one was in there. What took so long?" Nico complained, but I also think he was genuinely curious.

Will and I looked at Percy who defensively rubbed his shoulder with a sheepish look. 

I took his hand and said, "We should get going. Waffles are calling my name." I smiled good naturedly (I hope), "Thanks Will! See ya Nico."