[img]https://i.imgur.com/2kXbvW7.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#808000]#808000[/color] ~ Outside Main Hall[/center] [hr] As Sofia made commentary on the Camp Security, Heath thought about when Demeter, Hestia, and Demeter visited his house to get them to go to this camp. He never disobey an order from his mother, but he was hesitant about Iliana going and brought it up. Athena didn't sugarcoat it. She mentioned things had happened the previous year, but didn't specify, but also said Iliana HAD to come out of her shell. Demeter second that and added that Iliana had confided she now feared humans and Demeter thought it be best if she was around other demigods. Of course Ethan added his support and Hestia tried to be comforting too. That seemed like ages ago even though it had been several months. Iliana had found new purpose by helping the camp where she could. As much as Heath didn't want to admit it, being here had helped Iliana more than he or his family could do. Now Heath was wondering what his purpose for being here now. [color=#808000]"Well, that's why we created more security measures here, to make us safer. We're supposed to be getting another leader now to help us train better too. I definitely need to work better."[/color] He would make sure of that. Heath was glad he could alleviate some of Sofia's concerns about being a Hades kid. He had heard of the phrase "sins of the father". He never understood it. Thinking about his own position being Athena's son, he did put pressure on himself to live up to any expectations. Athena was one of the most respected gods in Greek Mythology and while humanity wasn't aware they were real, he still felt he had to live up to her legendary name. Suddenly Sofia made a request. [color=#9966cc]"Though about the Hades kid you mentioned, Mason. Do you know where he is? Just since I kinda want to meet him, my half-brother, but not now. We are still talking here, but for the future. Where can I find him?"[/color] Heath thought about this, last time he saw Mason was this morning in the Main Hall and he was probably still in there. Heath had been aware of the comings and goings of others, including Iliana leaving with another new camper. He was beginning to wonder where she was now. While Heath didn't know Mason too well, he knew enough about him to know he's not a social person. [color=#808000]"He might still be in the Main Hall, but I am going to have to warn you Miss Sofia. I did say Mason is very respectable, but he's pretty private for the most part. He has friends I know of. I am still not too familiar with him, so I don't want to get your hopes up. I don't even know if he's coming to tonight's New Year's Party. Parties aren't my thing either, but I'll be going if my sister is going so I can keep an eye on her."[/color] He wondered how Mason would feel about having another sibling. He knew about Jennova, but she had died a year before when he wasn't here. From what he learned in Alex's trial though, she had not been great person. Sofia clearly meant what she said about trying not to cause trouble. That was the truth for sure and it was nice to hear. [color=#808000]"Was there anything else you need assistance with?"[/color] [hr] [center]Interaction ~ Sofia [@Theyra] ~ Mentions ~ Mason, Iliana[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sk2CPzp.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#4a766e]#4a766e[/color] ~ Wandering[/center] [hr] Iliana was able to pick up on Lochlan's feelings when he winked at her. Was he . . nervous? Why was that? Seemed like the subject of her muteness made him uneasy for some reason. It was definitely something to think about. Normally she would mention that to Heath, but she really wanted to try to figure out things on her own without his assistance, at least if the situation wasn't a big deal in her eyes. When he brought up his leg, her eyes drifted down to see him move it. She would keep an eye on him to see if he was walking properly. When her own leg got fixed, even after she didn't need crutches anymore, she still had to be careful and still used a crane. It was only a week ago that she didn't need one anymore. [color=#8e0047]"What about you? What’d you face?"[/color] That got her attention. Thinking about that night and what she faced, she couldn't help but shudder, but manage to talk about it. [color=#4a766e]"Well, after a tornado separated me from Heath and Ethan, I ended up facing a giant. He was huge. I had to rely on my powers to knock him out. It was a close call, I am lucky he only broke my leg. I was bruised up as a result too. I was lucky that was the only thing I faced but I did see the fight with the dragon. I would have helped but I was too far away."[/color] Lochlan's words about voice in her head confused her, but she didn't dwell on that. Soon he was asking if she was going to the party. [color=#4a766e]"Yes, I will be going. Trying to socialize more. I'll never be like your sister, but I don't want to be a wallflower, especially now that I can talk again. Having my voice back means the world to me, I want to try to become someone to be proud of, rather than something else."[/color] She almost called herself a monster again but caught herself in time. However, all thought went out of her head when Lochlan put his arm around her shoulder. She couldn't help but initially stiffen but forced herself to breath. He had done nothing wrong, but Iliana wasn't expecting the gesture. His next words sent a chill up her spine though. [color=#8e0047]"So why were you mute? Did you take an oath or something?"[/color] Any color on Iliana's face was gone and she lowered her eyes to the ground. It was an innocent question, but it brought back memories of her captivity. Instantly the winter wind picked up, but then her medallion activated, and she was stable again. [color=#4a766e]"Sorry, I still have issues controlling the weather. I won't say much but my vocals got destroyed last year and it was only thanks to Apollo that I got them back. But even then, I wasn't able to talk due to what happened to me. It did a number on my emotional, physical, and mental health."[/color] He still might find out exactly what happened if he were ask others who'd seen her trial and honestly if he did, it wouldn't bother her too much since she was tired of hiding, but she just didn't want to recall it. It was bad enough she was still suffering from nightmares of her kidnapping and her father's death. She didn't know if she would ever fully recover from both incidents. But she didn't want to think about it right now. She wanted to enjoy the moment. [hr] [center] Interactions ~ Lochlan [@Sir Sparky] ~ Mentions ~ Heath, Blair[/center]