[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] Heath nodded when they were allowed to sit with them. His father drilled manners into him, when it was appropriate at least. Iain Taylor had a tough spine. One had to when teaching teenagers, at least that's what he told him. Heath nor Iliana went to regular school, not at first at least. In Heath's case, he was too smart academically and was already in college by the time he entered his teen years. Iliana had trouble with her abilities so for safety reasons, she was taught at home. His aunts taught her since both were stay at home mothers anyway. His Aunt Brigid taught her humanities, including history, while his Aunt Maeve taught her sciences and math. Iliana did go to college, but that was when her abduction happened. He wondered if she would ever consider going back. Well, that wasn't important right now. Once River came forward again and started going through the scores. Looks like his guess of Trinity being first was correct. Leo had tied for second along with River and one other female. He tried paying attention to every name, but it was hard, but he took note of ones he was familiar with. The first name from his group was Colton. Sadly, Heath didn't know if that was the blonde nor the dark skin guy either. The blonde had already left by the time Heath cleared the last obstacle, and the other guy seemed to be conversing with River briefly. At least that's what he recalled as he was waiting for his sister to finish. And one of them was still bound to be his brother too. Patience was key here. His mind tuned back to River when he heard Sofia's name, and then he and Anissa had the exact same time right before the 15-minute mark. Heath released a breath he didn't know he was holding. Heath knew he had work to do, but the idea of failing anything didn't sit well with him either, considering he put a lot of pressure on himself since Athena was his mother, and it was still a fear of his of letting her down. As he listened to the names of those who didn't make the 15-minute mark, he couldn't help but wonder if there would be some ramifications for not finishing on time. Finally, he heard Veronica and Iliana's names with Blair finishing last, no surprised there considering she had gotten ill. He wondered if he should check up on her too. It was the decent thing to do. River's next words changed his mind though. [color=#86a8ad]"For everyone that remains, you will run the course a second time. 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] There was the ramification. Rules were rules, his mind kept telling him. But Heath still had his emotions and he wasn't happy with the decision at all. Still he would not question it. Instead he would do something about it. However, both Sofia and Leo spoke up with Leo asking them how they felt about River. [color=#808000]"Too early to tell for me, but he does mean everything he said, so that's in his favor, that he hasn't lied yet. One of my abilities is to detect lies."[/color] And he would leave it at that. Heath would wait and see what else River would do. After Iliana and Veronica answered that question, Heath was quick to speak up again. [color=#808000]"Sofia, since you're staying put, I am going to ask that you wait for those cookies too, I am going to help Iliana with the course since River is allowing it."[/color] That got his sister's attention and she was quick to rise and stare at him. Plus the wind suddenly picked up a bit before dying down just as fast. She was not happy with his last statement though, which was clear. [color=#4a766e]"I don't think so. I may have done terribly on this course, but I don't need a babysitter. If I need help, I'll ask for it. Best of luck Veronica."[/color] she said before storming off. Well that could have gone better. Heath shook his head. Looks like he better explain the "wind" to Leo and Sofia. Better make them aware now than later. [color=#808000]"Sorry about that. Iliana is a nice person, she's just been trying to improve herself recently especially after more recent events. Just to make you aware, she's the one who caused that cold wind to blow just now. Demeter is her mother. I was just always raised to keep an eye on Iliana because of past experiences. Veronica, if you need help, I can try to help too. Iliana may not want my help, but I'll do down and keep an eye on her in case she changes her mind. It was nice meeting you Leo. Sofia, I'll see you soon, thanks for your patience."[/color] he said before heading down towards the course again. He saw how River allowed Wes to do push ups instead, which was nice of him and earned him a few points considering the course was pretty much impossible to do with one arm. Something had to done about that. Maybe Daniel or Andy could create him a prosthetic one or Duke if he ever showed up. The fact that his name was never called was concerning. Focusing on his sister again, he focused purely on her as she struggled through the course again. However he couldn't help but check up on his other sister too. While Blair was also struggling, something was different this time. That's when it dawned on him, she wasn't hungover anymore and in fact her color looked better. How did THAT happen? Did someone help her? The only person who could do that would be child of Apollo due to their healing abilities. Another question for another time. Soon she started interacting with the blonde from his group. Watching them, he soon came to the conclusion that the blonde was NOT Pallas based on the body language. Blair might be a lot of things, but she would never flirt with a sibling. Still, he would make sure he had all of his ducks in a row so he wouldn't be jumping to conclusions. Iliana eventually finished and Heath was there to greet her when she finished. She was sprawled on the ground again too. He waited for he to catch her breath before speaking to her. [color=#808000]"Here's your other ointment. You need it more than me. Do you want me to carry you back to your cabin?"[/color] Iliana shook her head but did raise her hand to take the ointment. Heath gives it to her and wonders if there was more he could do for her. She finally speaks up. [color=#4a766e]"Get Sofia her cookies. I'll be fine. I need a good shower then I'll get my lunch. Please Heath, let me be, thanks though."[/color] Seeing he had no other choice; Heath reluctantly heads back to the bleachers. He hated leaving her like that, but whenever she pleaded to him, he could never deny her. He would let her have her way for now since the situation was stable. If there was one thing he and Iliana had in common, both were stubborn. At least he was patient for the most part. Reaching Sofia, he saw Leo had indeed left. [color=#808000]"How are you holding up by the way. I'll wait with you since you said you'd wait for Veronica. Did you ever get to meet Mason?"[/color] He wondered if she did, but he hoped at least that she figured out who Mason was since he was the only male in Nelly's group. [hr] [center]Interactions ~ Leo, Sofia [@Theyra], Veronica [@Fabricator] ~ Mentions ~ River, Trinity, Mikaela, Colton, Pallas, Anissa, Blair, Wes, Daniel, Andy, Mason[/center]