Nico has to think through that multiple times, and, in the end, he still doesn't quite get it. He's not sure if it's his fault or this kid's fault, but it's like they're not quite talking the same language.

And he's pretty sure time only goes one way. "What are you talking about? The Fates know the future - they're the Fates. Even if you're "from the future", they'd still know your future. It's their deal."