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[indent][indent][indent][indent][justify][color=808080]River hovered near the outskirts of the obstacle course, pacing back and forth with each group, recording noted weaknesses and strengths, then jotting down their final times whenever someone finished. It wasn’t exciting. If anything it was monotonous, and not always the easiest keeping track of five different demigods all at different points while some break bones, fall, or attempt to seduce their way out of it. Not to mention the harder to ignore distractions like neon bodysuits, a shouting diva, and Anissa in a sports bra. He tried really [i]really[/i] hard not to look for too long or let his thoughts wander. Whenever he did, he sought out the neon eye sore or focused on his notes to ground himself and get his mind back on track. 

After the last group finished, and the remaining demigods made their way to their seats, River lingered near the course for a couple more minutes. He cross referenced his list and sorted everyone into categories for his own reference: above average, average, needs work. He then took an additional minute to organize everyone’s times in descending order. Once he finished, he slowly approached the stands and cleared his throat. 

[color=86a8ad]"Thank you everyone. I know training sucks, but I appreciate the drive and determination, especially from those who struggled. I know none of you give a shit what I have to say and want to get out of here, so I’m just gonna cut the bullshit."[/color] River exhaled softly through his nose as he flipped pages on his clipboard to get to the list of finishing times. [color=86a8ad]"While this was only an assessment, it seems a lot of you are… [i]very competitive[/i]. Rather than having each of you come up and ask for your times, I’ll save us all the trouble and read out the scores. I do want to make note that you all are at different skill levels and everyone—including myself—has room to grow. That being said, I will not tolerate anyone being an asshole and discouraging someone because of their performance."[/color] His gaze scanned the various faces in the stands making sure his words sunk in before he started rattling off the results.

[indent][indent][indent][color=d6d6d6][list][*]In first place, finishing at 9:23, was [color=86a8ad][b]Trinity[/b] Wallace[/color]
[*]Tied for second place at 9:37 was…
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Mikaela[/b] Bravo[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Leo[/b] Lancaster[/color]
[*]and myself, [color=86a8ad][b]River[/b] Sullivan[/color][/list]
[*]And third place at 9:49 was [color=86a8ad][b]Elias[/b] Trueno[/color][/list]
[color=86a8ad]"The remaining results in finishing order are…"[/color]

[list][*]10:03 — [color=86a8ad][b]Andromeda[/b] Bolton[/color]
[*]10:22 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Sylas[/b] Astor[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Rosalia[/b] Brancaccio[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Lochlan[/b] Carmichael[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Zelia[/b] Darling[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Theron[/b] Vale[/color][/list]
[*]10:41 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Maylisse[/b] Beaumont[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Colton[/b] Shepherd[/color][/list]
[*]11:01 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Nathaniel[/b] Banes[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Pallas[/b] Robinson[/color][/list]
[*]11:24 — [color=86a8ad][b]Kacper[/b] Lis[/color]
[*]12:30 — [color=86a8ad][b]Penelope[/b] Givens[/color]
[*]12:42 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Fiona[/b] Reynolds[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Daniel[/b] Vadas[/color][/list]
[*]13:07 — [color=86a8ad][b]Mason[/b] Hughson[/color]
[*]13:58 — [color=86a8ad][b]Sofia[/b] Dixon[/color]
[*]14:12 — [color=86a8ad][b]Callista[/b] Drakonis[/color]
[*]14:40 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Anissa[/b] Quinn[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Heath[/b] Taylor[/color][/list]
[*]15:02 — [color=86a8ad][b]Tapeesa[/b] Nanuq[/color]
[*]15:57 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Evelyn[/b] Masters[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Wesley[/b] Preston[/color][/list]
[*]16:33 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Sloane[/b] Astor[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Rae[/b] Kowalewski[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Katryna[/b] Lis[/color][/list]
[*]16:50 — [color=86a8ad][b]Veronica[/b] Lewis[/color]
[*]17:14 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
[list][*][color=86a8ad][b]Ariana[/b] Mossos[/color]
[*][color=86a8ad][b]Iliana[/b] Taylor[/color][/list]
[*]18:05 — [color=86a8ad][b]Blair[/b] Carmichael[/color]
[*]And a no show for [color=86a8ad][b]Baxter[/b] Marsh[/color][/list][/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]

River flipped the pages over and tucked the clipboard under his arm. [color=86a8ad]"Anyone who finished in under fifteen minutes is excused for the rest of the day."[/color] He paused for a second as his initial words caused a stir from a majority of the demigods, taking their chance to leave without being told twice. [color=86a8ad]"For everyone that remains, you will run the course a second time."[/color] He paused a second time, waiting for the wave of disgruntled arguments and complaints to die down. [color=86a8ad]"You won’t be timed, so you can complete it at your leisure. It isn’t about speed, but practice, learning, and muscle memory. Powers are still prohibited, but you’re welcome to help each other."[/color]

He nodded his head, having covered everything he needed to address. [color=86a8ad]"I’ll be here until everyone finishes—"[/color] He pointed toward the far end of the arena where he intended to sit and observe. [color=86a8ad]"If at any point anyone needs help or anything, I’ll be over there."[/color] Without another word, River made his way over to the spot in question. 

He set the clipboard down beside his jacket and water bottle before lowering himself onto the bench. The tension and anxiety of public speaking slowly loosened its hold on him, letting his muscles [i]finally[/i] relax. His entire body felt like it had been clenched and rigid the entire time, as if he could feel his father’s watchful gaze judging and scrutinizing every decision he made. Knowing Poseidon it wasn’t good enough… It never was. He should have demanded more, made the course harder, punished those who failed more severely. That’s what he would have done... That’s what he did to River. That’s what was expected of him, to be an extension of his father. Poseidon’s discipline and emissary. But that wasn’t him. He wasn’t unapologetically harsh, cruel, and unforgiving like the sea. He was a river, following the predetermined path carved before him, unable to deviate or create his own streams. A heavy sigh fell from his lips as he let his head hang and rubbed the back of his neck. Gods he hoped it got easier.[/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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