It was all happening so fast. Was the water so cold that he was literally frozen in time? No, probably not, but any excuse for standing around like a frozen fish stick was good enough for him.

Pepperup potion? Never heard of such a thing. But if all the cool kids were drinking it...

Bottoms up! Sputtering and spitting from the revolting taste, Helios was almost ready to wretch when the warmth washed over him. His hair seemed to go from tarnished gold to bright sunlight, though it may have just been a trick of the light. "Thank you.." The boy muttered, his tortured tongue reluctant to form words.

That potion really did work! Even his clothes felt less damp. Looking down to make sure he still had all his toes, the Greek removed his dripping sandels. There would be Hades to pay if they were ruined. Hermes footwear didn't come cheap, ya know?

But enough about him, he wasn't in the water nearly as long as the potions master. Though it seemed his concern was not needed. The professor seemed to be his crotchety, old self. Taking his place near Kaz, Helios surveyed the gathering, giving Truebridge a suspicious look in the process.