Lucien smiled as he saw that Geralt was actually going out of his way to help, putting whatever reasons he'd have for doing it aside, it was certainly helpful in speeding up the pace of things. Akane helped as much as she could, occasionally running to the back of the line and carrying empty buckets back to the front, hanging a couple off her tails. Even though this was all hard work, she did enjoy it. It was fun in it's own way. 

Ivory continued her back and forth trip of handing buckets to Lucien, but after about an hour and a half had passed, she could feel her strength dwindling. The sun was no longer obscured by clouds, and she could almost feel it sapping at her energy. She grimaced slightly as she strained to pick up the next set of buckets, and heard Lucien landing behind her, who had seemingly noticed her struggle. 

[color=burlywood]"I can take it from here. I think you're overdue for a break."[/color] Lucien said as he picked up the buckets in her stead. Ivory didn't protest, knowing she'd no longer be as helpful. She'd much rather stop now before she couldn't even go around carrying one. 

[color=darkgray]"Even these arms get sore at times."[/color] She joked, not wanting to admit that she needed the rest because she no longer had the energy. [color=darkgray]"You on the other hand don't seem all that tired."[/color]

Lucien let out a chuckle at her words. [color=burlywood]"I've got quite a bit of stamina. Be sure to rest up."[/color] He said, before turning around and taking off again to drop off the buckets. Ivory took her leave, and headed for their makeshift mess area that provided a nice amount of shade. She sat down and let out a sigh, watching the progress continue. They had made very good progress, and after about half an hour had passed, they had finally finished. 

[color=burlywood]"Good job everyone, this might just be a new record."[/color] Lucien said from atop the trailer, having been the last one to pour water inside. He glided down, and the carnies began to take the latter down to put it away. 

[color=rosybrown]"It's done!"[/color] Akane cheered, many others shared her relief. 

Aurel exhaled, relieved that it was finally over. He was tired out, just like Illy. He had definitely not done any strenuous exercise in a while.. Part of him sometimes considered doing it again but.. it just wasn't the same, but it was always on these days that he almost wished he had. His stamina was quite lacking in comparison to long ago. 

[color=#a7d3d4]"Quite.. strenuous isn't it?"[/color] He joked to Illyana, who was in the same, if not worse position than him.