"If they are, they're more powerful than my gods, and that's terrifying." He blew out a sigh. "Well, it's possible they're more powerful because they're actively worshiped, so there's that."

Nico doesn't blame Gokudera for not wanting to pray to the gods. If he didn't need help, he wouldn't pray to his father. But that's more because he doesn't want to be a burden than irreverence.

"Then I'd curse the gods for fucking around with my love life again," Nico said. "Eros already took my right to come out on my own terms. I'll be damned if they control anything else. Besides, it's not like my luck can get any worse."