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[indent][indent][indent][indent][justify][color=808080]River didn’t really have a goal or much of a destination in mind. His feet just carried him idly around the party, avoiding gathering groups of demigods. There were several times where he contemplated leaving. Who would miss him? [i]Ocean?[/i] She was busy with Marlen or on her way to be distracted by the leather jacket owner… [i]Whoever he was.[/i] And then Anissa? Well, she all but told him not to get involved in whatever that scene was earlier. While she was the only person he’s really gotten along with since arriving at camp, the last thing he needed to do was suffocate her by hovering around her like a lost puppy. 

So instead… he walked. Aimlessly. 

At some point he thought he might have heard someone yell “Shots,” or it could have been his imagination. Either way, there seemed to be a growing interest in the bar as more and more demigods wandered their way over there. So River, of course, walked in the complete opposite direction, eventually finding himself near the ice skating rink. He had no intentions of skating, but opted to lean back against the railing with his arms crossed over his chest and watch. 

As his gaze drifted around the party, it first locked on a familiar white beret. Luckily her back was to him, so even if he accidentally stared… like he was at that moment, she wouldn’t notice. That didn’t protect him from her current company though, he looked right over her shoulder and straight at River. The man had an intense, intimidating stare like he was sizing him up or calculating several judgements at once. Anissa’s company looked like that kind of rich kid with clothes that cost more money than everything River owned. They had to be talking about him for the man to stare at him so… [i]directy.[/i] He shifted awkwardly against the railing, holding eye contact with the guy for a moment or two before finally letting his gaze shift… anywhere else.

Unfortunately, that [i]anywhere[/i] was back to the bar. There were even more demigods surrounding the small bar, pouring drinks and taking shots. Then something like a disco ball in the middle of the gathering [i]really[/i] caught his attention. He looked just in time to see a tattooed guy in dark clothing scoop up a girl in a sparkly dress… [i]Was that a dress? It barely covered anything.[/i] It was practically a bathing suit or lingerie at that point. He would have [i]assumed[/i] the pick up move would have led to them leaving and going literally anywhere else. But he was very [i]very[/i] wrong… [i]Silly River.[/i]

The guy, instead, dumped the girl on the bar right between other campers with no regard for their personal space or the bottles of liquor where her ass went. Then to his complete and utter dismay, the man dropped to his knees. River’s eyes were glued as he watched the head of curly blonde hair dip between the brunette’s legs. He inhaled sharply. His entire body tensed uncomfortably, but he wasn’t able to peel his gaze away. His jaw clenched, watching in a state of pure shock and, honestly, disappointment. Poseidon had mentioned that camp was in need of stern leadership. River had assumed the basics of training and some semblance of order, not keeping people from having an orgy in the middle of a party.

Thankfully, before he felt the need to get up and intervene, the couple finally wandered off… Wherever. It literally could be anywhere else and River would be happy. Then, just as he started to get back to a decent headspace, another commotion caught his attention. [color=B45F06]"Pick someone else."[/color] The music was loud and he nearly missed it, but he was close enough to the dancefloor to pick up on the tailend of a comment before someone got shoved aside. He noticed a ginger guy was knocked to the ground while a grumpy looking guy stood protectively in front of… [i]Andy?[/i] 

[color=bd1664]"Mason…"[/color] he just barely heard Andy say during the lull in music. The angry, broody looking guy must have been this [i]Mason[/i] and presumably her boyfriend or brother or something. River scoffed to himself, noticing how even the previous leader couldn’t seem to avoid being in the mix of drama. 

[color=04ed42]"Guess they don't teach manners here,"[/color] the ginger called after Mason. River’s eyes closed, hoping… [i]praying[/i] he didn’t have to break up a fight. So much for a calm and relaxing party. 

[i]What in the fuck did River get himself into?[/i]

His right hand raised to pinch the bridge of his nose with a sigh. He didn’t think being “leader” of a demigod camp would be easy, but it wasn’t even his first official day and there was borderline public sex and the potential start to a fight. And that was just during downtime at a party. What the hell did that mean for training or when he showed any authority? The thoughts kept rushing into him wave after wave. The anxiety churned in his stomach like a hurricane making him nauseous and covering him in a cold sweat. He turned around to face the ice rink and grabbed the railing, bracing himself. His eyes closed as he took several deep breaths trying to calm himself, not barf, and shove his anxieties deep into the recesses of his mind. 

[color=4a766e]"Um, hello, are you okay? Do you need help with anything? My name is Iliana,"[/color] a soft voice spoke up from somewhere behind him. 

[i]Shit.[/i] River cleared his throat, immediately flipping the switch to hide his emotions and panic behind a wall in his mind. He ran his hands back through his hair before he turned around, finding himself face to face with a short, innocent looking blonde. [color=86a8ad]"Yeah, I’m fine,"[/color] he said, brushing off whatever she might have seen with a slight wave of his hand and a tight lipped smile. He wiped his hands off on his pants trying to remove any lingering sweat before holding it out to her. [color=86a8ad]"I’m River. Nice to meet you."[/color][/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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