[img]https://i.imgur.com/2kXbvW7.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#808000]#808000[/color] ~ [url=https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1743433789-mhl-wrkout-rhone-438-67eaafe783ec4.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*]Outfit[/url] ~ Cabin > Arena[/center] [hr] Heath managed to have a good's night sleep. Due to going to bed around midnight, he woke up closer to 6 am this time. Normally he would have gone for a morning run first, but since he knew training was happening today, he decided get breakfast first. Wanting to be prepared just in case, he put on one of his workout outfits, along with a pair of great sweatpants. He made a quick breakfast of oatmeal with some sausage. It was around 6:30 am when he stepped outside for the first time and felt that cold winter air. No surprise there. He slipped back into his cabin because he figured he better get started on those shortbread cookies he promised Sofia. He wouldn't make as much this time, just one batch. Taking his time, it didn't take him as long to get one batch done. It only took him close to 40 minutes to make it. Prep work always took the longest since cookies cooked for a short time. Cleaning up after putting the cookies in another tuber ware he cleaned up and that's when he heard the announcement. Listening in, he didn't recognize the voice at all, but hearing the man introduce himself as River, Heath couldn't help but wonder if he was one of Poseidon's kids. No surprise there. It was times like this Heath wished he could ask the Gods a question. If they wanted a new leader, why wait so long to give them a new one if they were unhappy with Andy's performance. He knew better than to speculate on the reason. Regardless, it looked like things were definitely going to get back to normal and Heath was glad about there. He hoped River was well versed in training. Heath knew he needed help in that area. And Iliana definitely needed to learn how to control her abilities. Wondering how this River would handle things differently than Nicholas, Heath finished cleaning. Seeing he had about an hour to kill, he decided to read for once. His cabin had a mini library in it, most of the books he gotten over the years from his father, but he also managed to get stuff from his mother. She never gave him any Greek Mythology stuff, simply stating half of it wasn't real to begin with. Seeing how she was portrayed as a "Virgin Goddess", yeah that was definitely false. Still he gotten that kind of material for amusement purposes. Since he was in the mood, he got out the Odyssey and picked up where he left off recently. He made sure to set himself a timer so he wouldn't be late for training. Ten minutes until 8:30, his timer went off. Turning it off, he put his book away before putting on winter wear before heading out. When he got there with a few minutes to spare, he wasn't surprised to see his sister there, but he WAS surprised to see Nelly there on time. He looked and saw Andy lying down, clearing having worked on what was an obstacle course. What he also noticed was how warm in was. Taking off his winter wear, he placed it next to his sister's extra clothing. He saw Iliana's look and quickly responded. [color=#808000]"It's not going to hurt you if I leave it here, Iliana. Can you watch it for a minute, please?"[/color] She sighed and nodded. Smiling at her, Heath headed over to whom he assumed was River. [color=#808000]"Morning, I just wanted to quickly introduce myself. My name is Heath. I look forward to learning from you."[/color] he said holding out a hand. [hr] [center]Interaction ~ River [@Mjolnir] ~ Mentions ~ Sofia, Iliana, Andy, Nelly[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sk2CPzp.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#4a766e]#4a766e[/color] ~ [url=https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmYq8dKciEKEjbu6wIZR551bac62XSLO5R2g&s]Outfit[/url] ~ Cabin > Arena[/center] [hr] Thankfully Iliana didn't have any nightmares, but she was still troubled about what she said to Heath last night. She said the truth, but it still hurt to see him hurt. Hopefully he was feeling better this morning. Looking at her clock, she saw that it was 5 am. Not wanting to go back to sleep, got changed into casual clothing before putting on thicker clothing. Pocking her head outside, she saw it wasn't snowing, but it was still really cold. Grabbing extra stuff for her hands and head, she grabbed a flashlight to go to the Main Hall for she was hungry. Getting breakfast there, she ate in silence. Everyone else was probably still asleep. The quiet was a bit unsettling, but she didn't mind it too much. It did occur to her that today was when training started back up. She wouldn't worry about it though. Finishing her breakfast, she cleaned up her spot before heading back to her cabin. She quickly changed again for her greenhouse stuff and went into it around 6 am. She got so absorbed into her work that was surprised when an announcement came and she let out a small scream. Listening to the voice she recognized it instantly. So River really was the new leader. It didn't surprise her, but she wondered why he didn't let her know last night. Maybe he didn't want to be in that role just yet. For all Iliana knew, this could have been a role Poseidon forced him into and that might explain the turbulent emotions she felt from him last night. She might ask him at some point, but not now when the barely knew each other. For now she would finish up and get ready for training. It took her another ten minutes to finish things. Deciding to bring some new ointment she made, she decided to bring only enough for herself and Heath. When she started creating healing products, he volunteered to be a 'test dummy', so she took him up on that besides testing it on herself. She wanted to make sure it was safe for others before making more. This one was for sore muscles. Grabbing the samples, she exited the greenhouse and went into her cabin to get change again. She made a note to herself to wash her clothes today after taking a shower later. Putting on a simple workout gear, she also put on sweats over her attire before getting a coat and other winter wear. She looked at the clock and saw it was 8 am. Looks like she was getting there early. She grabbed her pendent first and remembered that she could change the band's shape with a thought. She didn't want to risk losing it in training. Putting her wrist through the band, she focused before it shrank until the pendant's band looked like a wrist band with the stone still on her wrist. Walking outside, she walked towards the arena and looking inside the arena, she saw Andy conjuring stuff up and it looked like River was giving her instructions. Not wanting to interrupt, she figured she would walk around the arena until things were over. As she walked couldn't help but glancing in at times to see the progress. She hoped none of them saw her, that would be embarrassing. It didn't take too much longer for things to be ready. Once she saw Andy lay down, she went in and now realized warm it was. Smiling and nodding to River, she took off her extra clothing before folding it and putting it next to her, she sat down on the bleachers. The last time she was here, they had duels. Obviously, that wasn't happening this time. Suddenly she heard Nelly's loud voice as she entered the arena. Her eyes widen a bit in surprise. Nelly waved at River before making a beeline for her. The two exchanged in small talk as she took off her extra clothing too, which wasn't much. Soon Heath arrived and decided to leave his stuff next to hers. Why didn't he sit somewhere else? Heath soon made a valid point though and she sighed. Why was she being a sourpuss? Still she wished he find someone else to hang out with. He needed friends too. She saw him introduce himself to River. He was a nice guy, he deserved friends. She hoped others would show up soon. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Nelly ~ Mentions ~ River, Andy, Heath[/center] [hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/aPPCL3t.jpeg[/img] [hr] [center][color=#f1724b]#f1724b[/color] ~ [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/64/94/26/6494266701af21262f6e9def368b0a0e.jpg]Outfit[/url] ~ Cabin > Arena[/center] [hr] Nelly was dreaming. None of her dreams were ever the same and they were always complex. She learned how to recognize dreams too, at times at least. This time she was dreaming entirely in sepia colors like she walked into an old picture. She was at art salon looking at different pieces of art before deciding to take a piece of chair off and eat it, and it tasted like chocolate. She was walking when a loud signal came out. She shouted. [color=#f1724b]"NOOOO!!"[/color] she cried as the announcement came out. Groaning, she begrudgingly listened to the new leader introduce himself before announcing training would be starting in an hour. [color=#f1724b]"Lovely, couldn't you have waited a couple of hours . . . "[/color] she complained to the speaker, knowing this River couldn't hear her. Getting up, she got dressed into some workout gear quickly before putting her hair in a ponytail. Grabbing just a winter coat and ear muffs, she dashed out the door to get something to eat. She decided to have a light breakfast since she had a bit of a hangover from last night and didn't want to overdo it either with training happening soon. Getting a jelly, she ate at a steady pace while drinking some orange juice. Finishing her breakfast, she saw she still had a bit of time before training, but at the same time she didn't know what to fill her time while waiting. Maybe she could just see if anyone was there? Decision made, she finished breakfast, promised she get herself more later, and soon left. She had no worries about training. She was very active already. She was more concerned about others. She doubt Fiona would have issues. The girl was in better condition than her. Getting to the arena, she saw it was set up and whistled in appreciation. Then she saw the new leader. Well she assumed he was new. She also saw someone laying down and upon closer inspection, she saw it was Andy. Probably set up the area. Then there was Iliana, by herself for a change. Happy to have someone to converse with, Nelly shouted. [color=#f1724b]"Morning! Happy New Year!"[/color] Waving to the new leader really quick, she made her way to Iliana before taking off her extra winter wear. She was glad they weren't going to train in the cold. [color=#f1724b]"How are you Iliana? Did you have fun at the party last night?"[/color] [color=#4a766e]"I am fine, Nelly. Yes I had fun for the most part. How about you?"[/color] Sitting down, Nelly nodded. [color=#f1724b]"Sure did, but I mostly hanged out with Fiona. I am glad I didn't drink too much, well for someone who can handle alcohol pretty well. I do have a headache, but I'll live. Looks like we're doing an obstacle course. This should be fun."[/color] Iliana had nodded and tried to add to the conversation, but Nelly could tell she was struggling to keep up with her, even though Nelly made an effort to not overwhelm her. It wasn't long before Heath showed up and Nelly tell something was off about the siblings. When Heath left, Nelly asked her. [color=#f1724b]"Something happened before you and Heath?"[/color] Iliana sighed and replied, [color=#4a766e]"Just wanting to do things more on my own."[/color] Nelly wondered if there was more to it but decided to drop it. [hr] [center]Interaction ~ Iliana ~ Mentions- Fiona, River, Andy, Heath[/center]