There was a lot going on and yet Declan could not bring himself to take a seat. His feet remained rooted to the spot from where his eyes could see his only brother face things they had only read about, maybe dreamed about, but never truly seen. His whole body felt tense. He shrugged his shoulders trying to loosen the ropes of anxiety wrapping tight around him. Out of the corner of his eyes he could see Mel making her way to the stands. He nodded in return to her and mouthed a quick 'hey', as he distractedly rubbed his chin with one hand.

There wasn't enough time to adjust to the sudden influx of people. Bentley was next to him, quipping something. Declan didn't quite catch it fully. "I'm fine standing," he assured him. In his opinion, something big was happening from the moment the competitors were announced. He feared the unknown more than what he already knew. Experience had taught him that lesson.

A soft voice (Aslan) asked him something and he looked around Bentley with his arms crossed once more. His brows shot up in curiosity. "I'm sorry?" He didn't catch that either.

It was unnecessary to even ask as the commentating had begun. It was loud and incredibly extra. Daisy Dukes was transparent. Declan's fleshy lips tugged into a crooked grin. His nerves temporarily lifted. Words were exchanged and so was (Levi) merchandise. Looks and glances were also exchanged and Declan waved without much enthusiasm at Healer Reed. His brother would be happy to see him in the stands even if it was for moral support.

There was some cheering....???

Declan didn't understand what that was about and he watched the girl with furrowed brows before his attention was ripped away from her. Screams pierced the air. A chill ran through him putting every hair on his body on end.

"Levi!" he found himself shouting instinctively, arms reaching out towards the empty space before him. All his hands found were the cold grip of the railing. "Dammit, brother. What are you going to do?" Declan knew it was pointless. As if his voice could carry that far...as if Levi would even listen to him...