Snow's hand tightened into a fist, but it seemed to be more to check that she was even capable of doing such a thing, because without attempting to lift it she let her hand loosen again.

Her mouth seemed stuck, her tongue too thick and refusing to leave the roof of her mouth. Percy had done her a kindness, and Vex loved him, she didn't owe him violence or screaming even if she wanted to do those things. But she didn't know what else to do.

She blinked and the tears welling in her eyes spilled out. "Fuck everything."