[The second he feels her tense, Nico regrets it. He should have known better. Demigod lives being what they are, he should have known better. Mal does not elaborate and Nico doesn't ask. If she ever wants to tell him, she can tell him when she's ready.]

I've fought werewolves before, [He starts casually, changing the subject] The silver thing is really annoying. Who even carries silver? [Not any demigods he knows, that's for sure.]

Hey, do you know how to use a weapon? Aside from magic.