LIKE HE'S GOT A CHOICE
[Oh no, oh great, oh this is bad.
He's in no condition to fight, what with Tartarus literally sapping the strength out of him, but it's not like they can politely ask the dragon to step aside and let them pass.
Percy glances at Nico, a moment of confusion sweeping across his expression when he notices the delay in taking action. That's not important right now.]