[img]https://i.imgur.com/2kXbvW7.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#808000]#808000[/color] ~ Outside Main Hall[/center] [hr] Heath listened carefully as Sofia introduced herself, not mentioning her divine parent either. It was fine with him. It was times like these he was glad for his lie detection skills. The young lady by all appearances seemed fine. Heath liked to think he was a good judge of character, and not just because of his abilities. His mom once told him one could learn a lot by observing rather than acting. It was something his aunts helped him with too due to their own Wiccan methods. He really did miss their console and his father too. Even when he moved out of the house, he stayed close. Not being able to see them in months was harder than he thought. Sofia explained she didn't need any help navigating the campgrounds. Instead she wanted to ask questions. During this exchange, Heath kept his expression neutral. He was polite, but he wasn't someone who smiled a lot too. Recently Iliana mentioned he should work on that more. Hearing that from her of all people was a bit of surprise, especially when she added that he wasn't the most approachable person. Maybe that was something he got from his mother. The few times Athena had been around him, she was never maternal and he couldn't recall ever seeing her smile, though it was obvious she cared about him. Contrast that with Iliana's mother, Demeter, who was very kind to Iliana and him whenever she showed up. [color=#808000]"Sure I can answer your questions. At least I'll try to. I've only been here for several months. There are others who've been here way longer than I have like Andy and Daniel."[/color] As he said this, he caught site of Trinity and Wes finally showing up. It didn't take much for him to figure out what they had been doing since they were a bit late to show up since the announcement. Still he was happy for them, especially after what happened a couple of months ago. He a bit guilty that he was the reason they ended up facing down that boar he fought, but he gave himself a break too since the situation was very chaotic and he did what he could to keep himself alive. He still needed to thank them for saving his life too even though, he didn't know how they defeated it. When he could, he had done his best to try to find Wes's prosthetic arm. Sadly it was never found. Hopefully he could get a new one. But it was more important that both of them were alive and fully healed. [hr] [center]Interaction ~ Sofia [@Theyra] ~ Mention ~ Iliana, Andy, Daniel, Wes, Trinity[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sk2CPzp.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#4a766e]#4a766e[/color] ~ Exploring the Campgrounds[/center] [hr] [color=#0054a6]"I have already picked a cabin. And sure, I don’t mind going inside the buildings. Do you do other things besides make healing ointments? I’ve known about the gods for… a long time, but I know more about Poseidon than I do about the other gods and their children. What’s the difference between your healing and healing from a child of Apollo?”[/color] This caused Iliana to pause and think how she was going to answer that questions, at least the second one. The first was easy enough to answer. [color=#4a766e]"Well, I enjoy gardening. I have a greenhouse next to my cabin. I can make things grow, but I get more satisfaction of not relying on that ability. Best to let things grow on their own through human methods."[/color] One would think she learned gardening from her mother, but she mostly learned this skill from Heath's aunts. He mother obviously encouraged it. Her mother never had time to teach her. She only got to see her mother's garden briefly as a child during her brief stay in Olympus after her father died. She only been there a few weeks before going back to Earth. She recalled crying for her mother since she clinged to her those weeks. Demeter though got stern for once and told her to be brave and reminded her that she couldn't always be there to take care of her. She had been a bit of a brat towards Heath and his family at first, but that did change. It was funny, she loved Heath's family, but never fully saw them as family, except for Heath himself. Maybe it was because she learned he was special like her. Snapping out of her thoughts, she tried her best to answer Ocean's second question. [color=#4a766e]"Well, I no expert in healing for one thing. My healing ointments can only heal minor injuries and ailments, mostly things like small cuts, sore muscles, and headaches. I am still a novice. While I never saw an Apollo's child in action, Apollo himself, well, he healed me once when I had serious injuries after something happened to me before I came to camp. It's why I am here now, for my protection. But I'd like to think any of his children could do something similar since my most serious injury was something no human doctor could heal."[/color] Thinking of Apollo made her think of Cherise. She survived the last battle but soon left camp. She tried being there for her since her best friend was one of the victims. Rae was someone Iliana wanted to be friends with but never got the chance. Cherise had been devastated so Iliana wasn't too surprised she left. She hoped she was doing better now. So the pair of them explored the campgrounds. Iliana tried answering questions while trying to get to know Ocean, but that was easier said than done. Iliana did see other campers, old and new, but kept her attention on Ocean. After they were done, Ocean brings up the party and hoped they could hang out again. Iliana was relieved by this. Ocean was definitely nicer than Liv. [color=#4a766e]"Yes I'd like that. I haven't been able to make friends here yet, so I am trying to change that."[/color] After Ocean left, Iliana decided to do what she intended to do after breakfast, bringing some of her healing goods to the infirmary. Decision made, she headed back to her greenhouse to gather them in a box that was packed with packing paper since the contents were fragile. It was a bit heavy, but she could manage. After putting it up in the infirmary, she was trying to figure out what to do next when she saw a thin person with curly hair. She couldn't tell if the person was a guy or girl, but they looked lost. Deciding if they needed help, Iliana approached the person. [color=#4a766e]"Um, hello, are you lost? Do you need any assistance?"[/color] [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Sofia [@Palindrome], Marlen [@Blizz] ~ Mentions ~ Heath[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/aPPCL3t.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#f1724b]#f1724b[/color] ~ Elysium's cabin[/center] [hr] Elysium seemed genuinely interested in his neighbors. Nelly could easily tell him everything she knew about him, and probably would have, but Nelly had a feeling those three wouldn't want her telling a stranger about certain things. Their trials were perfect examples of that. [color=#f1724b]"Well, I don't know a lot about Veronica, but she's a bit shy considering she's Aphrodite's daughter. Just to warn you, you might be initially drawn to her since any child of Aphrodite can affect anyone who would find them attractive. I am straight, so Veronica has no effect on me. Now, sadly, another camper named Wes, he's Aphrodite's son, he definitely affected me. Both try not to do that, but it's apparently something they have little control over from what I've learned. To the left of Veronica's cabin is Iliana. There's a lot I can say about her, but I doubt she'd want me to tell you about it since it's a serious matter. What I can tell you is she is a good person, just trying to find herself still. She has grown as a person though. She is nice, but try to be careful with her. You have serenity inducement right? That calms her down, I've your brother use it on her. She and Heath were good friends with him. Speaking of Heath, he's actually Iliana's adoptive brother. Iliana's father died when Iliana was just a kid. Since she couldn't stay with her mother, Demeter, Heath's family adopted her. Heath is Athena's son. A very chill guy, I almost find him a bit boring, but he is very reliable."[/color] Nelly left it there and soon they made it to Elysium's cabin. His comment on how big it was had Nelly chiming in. [color=#f1724b]"Youd can modify things magically right? Maybe you can do that here."[/color] Ethan was an expert in that area, but that was also because he wanted to be an architect. She didn't know if Elysium had the same kind of skill. Like for herself, her abilities differed in expertise. She couldn't clone herself like her father could, but she was trying to get better at that. Following Elysium into his home and followed his lead in removing her boots since she didn't want to track in snow into his new place. It was very different from her cabin. A bit too homey for her own tastes. She wasn't surprised by the fireplace. She didn't know a lot about Hestia, but she knew she was the Goddess of the Hearth. She lets out a low whistle. [color=#f1724b]"Glad you like it. Was there anything else you needed? I personally love this camp, despite all that's happened. I hope you like it too."[/color] she said honestly. [hr] [center]Interaction ~ Elysium [@The Savant] ~ Mention ~ Veronica, Iliana, Heath[/center] [hr]