[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] ~ Arena[/center] [hr] Watching the progress of other campers, Heath wasn't surprised by the results of some, considering what he knew of them. While Wes obviously struggled with a lack of arm, he still pushed through. Still he wouldn't be surprised if he didn't make the 15 minute timer. Heath began to wonder if someone didn't make the timer. He hoped he made time, but fully admitted that he slipped up at times, even by checking on his sister. Looking at Iliana, her breathing had returned to normal and she was now sitting up watching the last group. While it only consisted of four people, all 4 did very well, especially Trinity who blazed throw it. If Heath didn't know better, he wouldn't be surprised if she did better than River, but it was hard to tell. Looking back at Sofia's group, he had to remember to let her know he made those shortbread cookies for her. He thought of bringing them with him, but decided it be best to give them to her afterward. She had asked him about Mason. Seeing how she had raced with him in Nelly's group, he figured she would know what he looked like now at least. Hopefully things would we well in that area. Heath was so busy observing what others were doing that when he looked over, he saw Nelly was missing. His sister was putting on her healing ointment though. [color=#808000]"Where did Nelly go?"[/color] [color=#4a766e]"She got bored so she's talking with some new campers. One is the redhead from her group. I am about to go check on Veronica to see how she is since it looks like everyone has gone."[/color] Iliana said, slowly standing up. [color=#808000]"Don't you think we should wait and see what River has to say next? We might not be done yet."[/color] Iliana gave him an annoyed look before saying, [color=#4a766e]"You have a point, but I still want to check on her."[/color] Crossing his arms, Heath countered, [color=#808000]"How are you feeling though? You could barely move not too long ago."[/color] Iliana's spine stiffen and she said, [color=#4a766e]"Exhausted, but I think I can manage walk over to Veronica and her group, they're not too far from us."[/color] Heath chuckled and relented. His sister could be just as stubborn as him. [color=#808000]"Okay, but can I come with you, there's something I need to tell Sofia."[/color] Iliana sighed and agreed. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Iliana ~ Mentions ~ Trinity, Wes, Sofia, Mason, Veronica, Nelly, Rae[/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] ~ Arena[/center] [hr] Prior to her own race, Iliana watched as others competed. Some were amazing like Andy, Nelly, and Leo. Others struggled like Blair, Wes, and Evelyn. Iliana concentrated on the races so not to be bothered by all of the emotions of others swirling around her. After her own race, she had been too exhausted to care what happened next. While she didn't get sick like Blair at the end of hers, she did want to lay down and sleep. But if Blair could make it back to her seat, even with help from Lochlan, she could stay awake. She remembered when she first learned to climb trees. It had been one of her earliest memories when her father was still alive. She was about 3 or 4 and had been walking in a forest area with her dad, well, she was in a stroller her dad was pushing her in. She had been 'talking to the trees' when she got out of her stroller and ran up to a small one and tried 'climbing' it, but it was impossible given how tall first branches from her were. He dad laughed and grabbed her and put her on the closest branch. He promised if he ever have the time, he'd teach her, and he did, until his passing. She would continue to learn how to do that, even in the brief time she was in Olympus with her mom. Remembering those good times helped Iliana start to regain her strength of bit. She sit up in time to see Nelly start to get up. Heath was too busy watching the current race to notice. [color=#f1724b]"Whelp, I am bored. I am going to walk around the arena a bit. Looks like this will be the last group too. Catcha later."[/color] Nelly said before going off. Iliana watched her until she ended up sitting with campers she didn't know but recognized. One was a redhead that Iliana remembered was in Nelly's group. Other was in Lochlan and Blair's group. Deciding to let them be, Iliana decided to try the ointment she made. Putting it on her arms first. The main ingredient she used was peppermint, but she made sure that the scent wasn't too strong. She thought of lavender, but she didn't think any of the guys would want to smell like that. The cooling effect peppermint provided worked instantly and felt really good. She was happy with that aspect. Looking towards Veronica's group, she figured now would be a good time to check on her before River spoke up again, because she was sure he would now that everyone had gone, well as far as those who shown up. There were still people missing. She was very much aware that Duke's name had never been called and wondered what was up. And Baxter never showed his face at all. Suddenly, Heath spoke up asking about Nelly. After answering him, Iliana stood up and Heath asking where she was going. After the two conversed a bit, well more like bicker, Heath stood up and the siblings headed towards Veronica, Leo, and Sofia. They were sure to take their extra stuff with them. Once there, Iliana was the first to speak up. [color=#4a766e]"Hi Veronica, are you going to be okay? I've been working on my ointments and I just tried my newest on myself. It works pretty good. It's for source muscles and my arms are jelly right now so they definitely needed it. I still have some to spare if you want to try it. It's made with peppermint."[/color] she said before handing the [url=https://www.medline.com/media/catalog/sku/HCL/D1200012663349362_140520240919.jpg]ointment[/url] to Veronica. Looking at the two new campers, Iliana spoke again,[color=#4a766e]"Hi, I am Iliana. This is Heath, my adoptive brother. His father took me in after I . . lost my dad."[/color] It was never easy explaining her and Heath's relationship since she always mentioned her dad. Memory of it was forever etched in her mind. Hopefully one day she could say it without hesitating. Heath caught his sister's hesitation and quickly took the lead. [color=#808000]"Nice seeing you again Sofia. I did make more shortbread cookies, but they're at my place. I'll get them for you after training is over. I just wanted to let you know. Do you mind if we sit you guys? It looks like River is about to speak up."[/color] After sitting down, the pair got ready to hear what River had to say. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Veronica [@Fabricator], Sofia, Leo [@Theyra] ~ Mentions ~ Blair, Leo, Wes, Evelyn, Andy, Mason, Lochlan, Rae, Zelia, Baxter[/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] ~ Arena[/center] [hr] After cooling down, Nelly sat and watched others go. She hadn't paid the most attention to the group that went right after her group, but she did take note that the redhead male that was with Sofia and Veronica earlier did win. She did admit he was a fine specimen of a man and couldn't blame Iliana for staring at him. She wonder who his parent was. She remembered seeing him with Duke yesterday. Speaking of which, where was Duke? His name hadn't been called yet and she hadn't spotted him in the arena. His cabin wasn't too far from hers, she would check it later, AFTER that bath she promised herself. Or she could check it out on the way back too. Making a mental note of that, she continued to watch others. The fifth group was not great all. Even the best one of them, who Nelly remembered had come to check on Blair, struggled at times. Evelyn definitely wasn't having a good time, but the worst one not only struggled, but Nelly could tell she was not enjoying the parts where she got dirty. While Iliana never worried about getting dirty, she did have outfits that would drive her nuts if she got ruined. Nelly was not one to splurge on clothes, but there were special occasions when she did dress up in something nice that cost her a pretty penny. So her heart did go out to the brunette. The next group was Heath and Iliana. Watching Iliana was painful, so she watched Heath for a bit before focusing on her friend Fiona. She was definitely doing better than Heath. While she ended up finishing third, Nelly felt proud of her. Watching Fiona return to her seat, Nelly clapped and cheered at her to make sure Fiona heard her. [color=#f1724b]"You go girl!!"[/color] Nelly called out. Sitting back down, she saw Heath return with Iliana and put her down. Nelly didn't have to ask what was up with her, she could see it clearly. Iliana was the type to wear her heart on her sleeve at times too. Nelly patted her on her back before looking at the next group. She was not surprised by Trinity's performance. The woman wasn't Ares's daughter for nothing. The guy behind her was giving her a run for her money and she recognized him as the guy who ate a mountain of food at the party. Another dark hair guy was doing great too. Daniel was doing a decent job but the others were clearly better. She noticed it was only the four of them and no one else was called. Up to that point, five people were called, but only four were called here. Did that mean this was the last group? Where was Duke? Deciding not to worry about it, Nelly decided she had enough of sitting down and wanted to see if there was anyone she could talk to. She considered joining Fiona's group, but figured her friend could interact with her brother more. Looking over the crowd, she spotted the other redhead from her own group, along with one of the brand new campers she never spotted yesterday. Perfect. Standing up, she told Iliana what she was doing before grabbing her stuff and moving towards the pair. Making it closer, she waved toward them before speaking. [color=#f1724b]"Hi there. I hope I am not interrupting. I just got tired of sitting in one place and was hoping I could join you two since I want to meet all of the new campers here. My name is Penelope, but call me Nelly, please. How are you both feeling by the way?"[/color] she asked before sitting near them. She still had a massive headache and was still feeling a bit queasy, but just being around others always made her feel better. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Fiona (briefly [@Fabricator], Zelia [@Sleepy Tani], Rae [@Qia] ~ Mentions ~ Leo, Anissa, Evelyn, Ariana, Trinity, Elias, Theron, Daniel[/center]