Thalia meant to offer him a hug. She'd been scared out of her mind just knowing that Clio was in chains somewhere; Patrick had had Clio's voice in his head and he hadn't even been able to tell her it would be okay. He'd had to hear her say goodbye. She meant to hug him, but when he cut himself off with guilty apologies – apologies for caring! – she instead poked him lightly in the ribs. "Stop. Don't you dare apologise. This is exactly why there's cake. You don't have to feel bad for feeling bad."