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[indent][indent][indent][indent][justify][color=808080][color=4a766e]"I've never been a party person too. Still I am glad I came tonight. It's been fun meeting new people. There are a lot more campers I don't recognize now. I want to meet all of them, but probably not tonight. One step at a time. I hope you enjoy the training here. Our last leader, he had us duel each other using our abilities. The duels were all random. I lost my duel since my opponent exploited one of my weaknesses, so I hope to learn from that so I can get better."[/color]

River adjusted slightly on his feet. He was definitely not the most social person in the world. His social battery was depleted about two seconds after setting foot into the party and Iliana’s mild ramblings made his head spin a bit as he tried to keep up. He cleared his throat before replying to the first part of her statement. [color=86a8ad]"I’m in no rush to meet everyone."[/color] he laughed awkwardly and shrugged his shoulders. [color=86a8ad]"I’m sure I will, one way or another."[/color] Whether he liked it or not. He couldn’t very well avoid it being the new leader and everything.

[color=86a8ad]"A random duel isn’t a terrible training method,"[/color] he continued. River had already considered duels as a potential training exercise, so it was nice knowing that the seasoned campers would have some experience with that. He wasn’t chomping at the bit to be hated as a hard ass drill sergeant. Insight into the previous leaders at least helped him feel the tiniest bit more at ease. [color=86a8ad]"Sparring is always a good way to hone your skills… As long as you switch up your opponents."[/color] Fighting against the same person all the time doesn’t help someone become a well rounded combatant, just skilled against that particular opponent. 


[color=4a766e]"Aw, I just ate, but I can show you where the food is if you're hungry. There are not too many people over there either."[/color] Iliana looked a little concerned when he mentioned he hadn’t eaten which made him feel a bit uncomfortable. It wasn’t like he said he was starving or something. He was pretty sure he saw the food table at some point, but hanging out under the radar was more optimal than finger foods. 

[color=86a8ad]"No, it’s ok,"[/color] he said while holding up his hand to hopefully stop her from insisting on taking him toward the food. [color=86a8ad]"I’m alright."[/color] A little nauseous actually. But he wasn’t going to say that. If she got that concerned about him not eating, the last thing he wanted was her fussing over him feeling sick to his stomach. [color=86a8ad]"Thanks though,"[/color] he added, trying not to be a total dick.

[color=4a766e]"My mom is very nice, but you never want to get her angry, that's for sure."[/color] River didn’t have much experience with the Gods beyond his father and whatever he managed to read about them in his downtime. Getting confirmation that Demeter was nice wasn’t all that surprising. 

[color=86a8ad]"I think that could be said for most Gods,"[/color] he replied with a weak laugh. [color=86a8ad]"Except for maybe Eirene, goddess of peace."[/color] River shrugged his shoulders. [color=86a8ad]"Although I’m sure even she can get pretty pissed."[/color] 

[color=4a766e]"So you're Poseidon's son?"[/color] Iliana asked after his ‘Poseidon hard ass’ comment. [color=4a766e]"Yeah, I've met your dad since he came to the camp once. He's very intimidating."[/color]

[color=86a8ad]"I’m sorry,"[/color] River interjected. While there was some light sarcasm in his tone, overall it was fairly genuine.

[color=4a766e]"Also, are you Ocean's brother? You said you had a sister and she's Poseidon's daughter. I met her this morning. She's very nice."[/color]

River nodded his head, his gaze absently finding her in the crowd talking to a guy he hadn’t met yet. He wasn’t all up in Ocean’s business which made him happy and it looked like she was no longer carrying around the leather jacket either. He didn’t know the reasoning or meaning behind it but it alleviated a little tension from River’s chest at the sight. Although, he hoped she was ok. He might have been overprotective and judgemental, a lot, but Ocean’s happiness was important to him as well… Even if he was terrible at showing it.

His gaze moved back to Iliana where he finally acknowledged her question. [color=86a8ad]"Yeah, she’s my little sister. She is nice,"[/color] he added pointedly. [color=86a8ad]"Far better at socializing and making friends than me. That’s for sure."[/color]

The conversation had started to lose its fuel and that is where River really started to struggle. He could answer questions easily enough, but thinking of topics to keep the dialogue going or his own questions was a skill he failed at more often than not. Unless there was something nagging at the back of his head, he usually drew a blank. 

River tapped his hands against his legs within his pockets. [color=86a8ad]"I… uh, hope you’re able to meet a lot of the people you’re wanting to and make new friends. It looks like there should be a lot of options,"[/color] he said while looking around at all the people at the party. Luckily whatever spectacle was going on at the bar had subsided and for the time being, at least, everything seemed to be a little more calm. Not that he imagined parties remained calm for long. His gaze found the countdown clock on the side of the arena and a sigh escaped his lips when he noticed there was nearly two hours left before midnight. [i]Gods it was never ending.[/i][/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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[indent][indent][indent][indent][justify][color=808080]Tapeesa had no doubt in her mind that she looked a little wild in the way she spun around by herself. She was never someone who needed anyone but herself to have a good time and that party was no different. Sure, having a friend or someone to dance with always made things better but after getting lost hiking up a mountain, she’d rather enjoy her time in whatever way she could rather than awkwardly bounce around and meet new people. She never seemed to struggle too much with making new friends, but that initial conversation was always a bit awkward. 

There was a part of her that had hoped maybe Elias or Anissa would have joined her, but maybe dancing wasn’t really their thing. That was ok. There were at least a handful of people on the dancefloor, so she wasn’t alone per se. There was the guy who initially got the party started, so to speak, and whoever he was arm and arm with. Then there was another woman twirling around alone, similarly to herself. Tapeesa contemplated joining her for a minute, but it looked like a redheaded male had a similar idea as he danced and spun his way across the party and right up to her. Tappi couldn’t help but chuckle a bit at the cheesy armwave thing he did into a handshake. She had to give it to him, he was original if nothing else. 

For a while Tapeesa resumed twirling around, minding her own business. With her attention elsewhere or eyes frequently closed, she missed the show at the bar which was better for her anyway. She was still in her own world when the redheaded guy from before stumbled backwards and landed on his back across the ground in front of her. She took a quick step back, barely avoiding getting thrown into the scuffle. Her gaze flicked back and forth between the people involved as the guy on the floor shouted toward the retreating man and woman. [color=04ed42]"Guess they don't teach manners here."[/color]

Tapeesa took a step forward and started to hold out her hand to help the guy up, but somewhere between the confusion or bruised ego he didn’t notice. He got up and made his way to the bar while the girl he was dancing with was now distracted by a tall, dark, and grumpy type. There was still the original pair that brought attention to the dancefloor but with just them and herself, Tappi grew a little self conscious dancing around by herself. She contemplated slipping away at the end of the current song, unsure of what she’d do instead but she could always figure it out. Or, if worse came to worse she could go back to her cabin. She’d be lying if she said she wasn’t a little tired. It wasn’t like she got a chance to really relax between arriving at camp and the party.

Luckily, another redhead made his way out onto the dancefloor as her saving grace. Contrary to the other ginger that just left, this one had a different tactic when it came to approaching a dancing woman. Rather than shimmy his way over to her or something, he instead walked right up to Tapeesa with a smile and a little wave. [color=cd5c5c]"Hey, I was just walking around and saw you were alone here and figured you could use some company. If you want company, that is, and my name is Leo."[/color]

[color=0bbdaf]"Hi Leo,"[/color] she beamed at him with a warm, welcoming smile as she still bounced around to the beat a little. Her left hand reached up to brush her long black hair out of her face as she extended her right hand out for a shake. [color=0bbdaf]"I’m Tapeesa."[/color] Her voice was radiant but gentle like someone who only saw the goodness in others and the glass half full. [color=0bbdaf]"Were you wanting to dance?"[/color] she asked, motioning to the mostly empty dancefloor around her.[/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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