[img]https://i.imgur.com/2kXbvW7.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#808000]#808000[/color] ~ [url=https://www.thecrofthouse.com/cdn/shop/files/Mens_Scottish_knitwear_May_June_July_August_2025_Summer_862aa2d3-1a84-4715-9f46-988e5c92f1cd.jpg?v=1747119059&width=3840]Outfit[/url] ~ Near Main Hall[/center] [hr] Heath had almost made it to the Main Hall when someone shouted to him. Turning his head, he was relieved to see it was that guy that was the guitar owner. This would make things much easier. Still he hoped the guy didn't think he was stealing it. He kept his calm of course since the guy still didn't look like he was in the best of moods. He remembered that his name was Anatoliy. He noticed something else, looks like something was poking out of his top. Keeping eye contact with the man though, Heath would have responded but was interrupted when someone else spoke up. [color=#de9b8f]"Stealing someone's guitar? A bold move. But you were caught so time to return the goods."[/color] Heath couldn't help but feel attracted to the blonde from the get-go. His alarm bells went off at the same time. This wasn't the first time he felt that way about someone too. Same thing happened with Veronica. Was she another Aphrodite kid? Well that was just dandy, if that was the case. Unlike Veronica though, this one seemed trouble. Already she was jumping to conclusions. Her words reflected that, for they were completely false and her smile didn't help either. [color=#de9b8f]"You good precious? I am sure the bad man will return what is yours or he will have me to deal with. And despite appearances, I can handle myself."[/color] [color=#808000]"You sure have a way with words, miss. For one thing, this man just asked for his guitar back. That doesn't mean I stole it. In fact, he accidentally left it behind. Another camper was watching over it and I suggested it be taken to the lost and found, which is in this building."[/color] he said in a serious, but calm tone to the blonde. Turning to Anatoliy, he held out the guitar towards him. [color=#808000]"I am glad I can return to you though. Your name is Anatoliy, right? I was going to find you eventually to let you know about its location. I hope this clears up any misunderstanding. My name is Heath by the way. Did you get something to eat yet?"[/color] Normally Heath would have offered to let the guy go, but with this one woman here, he wasn't willing to let him be alone with her. He kept his focus entirely on Anatoliy, doing his best to ignore the female, although it was really hard. He did hope for the female's sake she didn't try anything fishy with his sister around. She was too far away at the moment, but she could always feel when he was in distress when he was nearby, and he was feeling unsettled at the moment. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Anatoliy [@The Savant], Chariselle [@PatientBean] ~ Mentions ~ Iliana, Anissa, Veronica[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sk2CPzp.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#4a766e]#4a766e[/color] ~ [url=https://www.strawberrychicblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_5512-600x746.jpg]Outfit[/url], [url=https://www.dhresource.com/webp/m/0x0/f2/albu/g8/M01/80/01/rBVaV12QCVuALWfnAAOBOKS2DYc565.jpg]Boots[/url] ~ Party[/center] [hr] Iliana did something she had done in ages. She giggled. They way Duke took a bite out of his food after saying it was okay to eat and talk was comical. Following his lead though, she started eating her food. [color=851f1f]“It’s fine. You can stick around as long or little as you like. I think you’re doing pretty well so far. It’s tacky and corny but you don’t have to be like them, just be yourself. If that makes you a little quieter or more reserved, so be it.”[/color] Iliana nodded. The only problem with his suggestion was Iliana didn't know who she was yet. So how she be sure she was 'being herself'? She didn't want Duke to worry so she didn't say that. [color=#4a766e]"Thank you. I will try."[/color] The food she ate was really good. Unfortunately she forgot to get herself something to drink. Trying to think of what to say, she was grateful when Duke asked how she thought she was doing. She looked confused, but then realized he was talking about her improving her socializing. He finished by asking if there was anyone she wanted to talk to. [color=#4a766e]"Just taking my time. I haven't been able to talk to those who got seriously hurt in that last fight. Seeing them up and about is good to see though. I know I need to be careful around certain people. I want to give people her the benefit of the doubt, even after seeing certain people's trials, but I know I am naive and I want to change that. Of course there's all the new campers. I've managed to talk to a few of them. I'll try checking in on them tonight if I am able."[/color] Not wanting to ramble, she ended things there. After taking a few more bites, she decided to ask him a question. [color=#4a766e]"Have you met any of the new campers yet?"[/color] [hr] [center]Interaction ~ Duke [@Sir Sparky] ~ Mentions ~ Marlen, Ocean[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/aPPCL3t.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#f1724b]#f1724b[/color] ~ [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d0/43/5b/d0435b3653b480f3ffabd598b3015c55.jpg]Outfit[/url] ~ Party/Bar[/center] [hr] [color=#024B30]"Christ, Nell!"[/color] Realizing she surprised Fiona, Nelly laughed but said, [color=#f1724b]"Ooops, my bad!"[/color] She really did not mean to surprise her friend, but sometimes her excitement got the better for her. She hugged her fellow redhead back, feeling genuine warmth. She never realized how much she was missing when it came to having a friend and would cherish it always. [color=#024B30]"Clearly weren’t that important if it didn’t even wake me up. Looks like plenty of new faces around tonight though.”[/color] [color=#f1724b]"Hey at least it didn't cause you to fall out of bed like it did me. It definitely caught me by surprise. Oh definitely plenty of new faces. I've even seen a few new ones show up tonight. I wonder if we'll get anymore."[/color] She had to agree with Fiona about green making them standout. She loved colors in general. There wasn't a monotone color in her wardrobe or cabin. Nelly giggled again when Fiona complained about getting her up early to go running. She finally though asked what she did miss. [color=#f1724b]"Hey, you didn't like bedrest as much as I didn't either after that fight. I was just trying to give you an outlet hehe. Well as for what you missed, besides the new campers, we're apparently getting a new leader. No idea who it is yet. So Andy's not going to be doing the announcements anymore. I bet the new leader is already here. No clue who it could be either. Probably not the new camper I met today. His name is Elysium, he's one of Hestia's. Darn shame he got here after Ethan left. But much like Ethan, he is a pretty nice guy."[/color] Hearing Fiona talk about Blair, Nelly turned and looked at the bombshell. Now THAT was a scene stealer. Very risque, but Blair looked amazing in it. Then again, she looked great in anything. Nelly was never jealous of her, but she wished she could pull something like that off. Oh well, que sera, sera. Nelly watched as Blair interacted with her brother, who was also Fiona's brother too. Nelly might not have Blair's level of fashion sense, but she knew Lochlan's look wasn't a good one. It was then she remembered Fiona's commenting about who would end up in her web. It took Nelly a minute or two for her to realizing she was comparing Blair to how spiders caught their prey. [color=#f1724b]"Let's hope whoever it is can handle her. At least she doesn't have influencing abilities. But then again, it didn't take her long to hook up with someone when she first got here."[/color] Taking a huge swig of her wine, she ended up finishing off. Nelly knew she had a high tolerance for alcohol, so she wasn't too worried about getting drunk. [color=#024B30]"You fancying yourself a tipple?"[/color] [color=#f1724b]"Oh for sure! My problem is there's such a huge selection, I am going to have a hard time deciding. I do want to try something new, but I've had my fair share of awful alcohol. If you ever find yourself in Texas in the USA, I highly recommend trying locally brewed beer, not the commercialized ones."[/color] Fiona mentioned food and Nelly nodded before standing up and grabbing a plate herself. [color=#f1724b]"I am definitely going to need fuel for later. You know what would make this party even better? A karaoke machine hehe. I would ask Andy or Daniel to make one, but we have enough things to keep us entertained, plus both seem busy."[/color] she said, noticing Andy with one guy near the end of the bar and Daniel dancing with someone. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Fiona [@Fabricator] ~ Mentions ~ Andy, Elysium, Blair, Lochlan, Daniel[/center]