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Post by Sadly, I am only an eel on Aug 16, 2015 23:13:22 GMT
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Post by Copper on Aug 16, 2015 23:27:02 GMT
Senatus stepped off of the silver train, silently taking in the sight of the Capitol. The city glittered in the bright light of noon, an elegant chrome paradise compared to the harsh, metallic world of District Two or the cheap, false-rhinestone cities of One. His mentor, a tall and mustachioed man, looked as unimpressed and bored as always. Senatus straightened his shirt collar with a small roll of his eyes, deciding to direct his attention towards the other arriving trains (perhaps his mentor had the right idea; it wouldn't do him well to look overly impressed with everything). Because of their proximity to the Capitol, the tributes from One and Two arrived first. Soon, the other ten gleaming machines would pull in, unloading his competitors.
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Post by Sadly, I am only an eel on Aug 16, 2015 23:36:00 GMT
"♫Tom he was a Piper's son, he learnt to play when he was young.♫" he hummed softly to himself. The striking arrays or silvers and grays that greeted him when he looked out the window were foreign to him, while his district was famed for transportation he wouldn't be giving the whole truth he said that meant he traveled the world as much as he would like to. "♫And all the tune that he could play, was over the hills and far away.♫" "We've arrived." the lame voice that was his mentor called out to him. Reaching out a scarred hand towards him, Cirillo took it without hesitation. "Welcome to capitol."
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Post by Copper on Aug 16, 2015 23:59:49 GMT
Sappho eyed the kid she watched get off of the latest train, clearly emblazoned with District Six's insignia. He looked scrawny, scraggly; and although the boy only appeared to be an inch or two shorter than her, it made him look small. His long hair was certainly a change from One's short-cut, strictly enforced norm. Wonder if the squirt's good for something. He looks more like a pickpocket than a real threat.
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Post by Sadly, I am only an eel on Aug 17, 2015 0:49:10 GMT
(SORRY MY PARENTS CALLED ME FOR DINNER) Walking around the new environment was invigorating for Cirillo. Turning his head left and right he could vaguely make out his own reflection in the ghostly silver. Captivated, he dashed towards the smooth surface within arms reach, admiring it's charm. It was cool to the touch and he could make out his image much more clearly now. This is so...cool. The young man continued to brush his hand against the glass when he noticed another reflection. Long almost-white hair grasped his attention, and his head did a 180 to see the newcomer in person. She looked intimidating with her piercing steel gray eyes that seemed to analyze him immediately. It spooked him a bit, but he let out a chuckle regardless. "Nice to meet you," he greeted tucking hair behind his hair in order to look slightly more formal. "My name's Cirillo, and I'm from District 6." He reached out a hand towards her and tilted his head. "What's your name?"
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 15:27:08 GMT
Sappho didn't take his hand, merely crossing her arms. The kid's hands looked grubby. "Sappho Proscoi. District One." I can do better than this. He's not a real danger to me, anyway. I need bigger kids in my pack.
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 17, 2015 15:59:58 GMT
Bran watched the other children, arms crossed. A pensive scowl sat on his face. He hated every one of them; he had to, or killing them would be far too difficult. He had already agreed with his parents that he would come home to them with the winnings, and how could he if he was softened through short-lived friendships? His dark eyes fell upon a pair of them - a girl around his age and a boy who looked to be years younger. Both were shorter than him, he observed carefully, but the girl looked fairly intelligent. The type of person to be invilved in the Careers. He'd watch out for her.
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 18:08:29 GMT
Senatus glanced at a new arrival, standing near the train. His colossal stature and aura of ruggedness directly contrasted with the smooth, elegant setting; it only made him stand out more. District Eleven, he guessed, What with those hands. Not to mention that he certainly looks the part, as well. He glanced away, hands neatly clasped behind his back. Best to leave someone like that to be offed in the bloodbaths. His expression tells me that he might be too hot-blooded to make it past the first week.
Sappho's eyes strayed past the District Six squirt in front of her to stare at a massive, hulking figure. Grey eyes met black, and she silently took the sight of him in. That's more like it. Wonder what he's any good for. Looks like a farmer, probably uses some sort of knife for his work. Bet he thinks he's too good to be in a pack like mine.
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Post by Silaluk on Aug 17, 2015 18:14:28 GMT
Hey just an announcement. After using many random name choosers, as well as a random number generator... The Universe has decided That Cress will be the winner of the Hunger Games And the Universe has also told me to tell Shimmy that it does not feel bad for killing Cirillo despite his cute design The Universe is a cruel entity
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Post by {Echo} on Aug 17, 2015 18:20:37 GMT
Gotcha! Thanks Oel!
I will mourn Cirillo greatly.
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Post by {Echo} on Aug 17, 2015 18:52:43 GMT
Cress half regretted not running into the woods the day before the reaping. She could have done it too- she could have sprinted deep into the woods and into some cave or quarry or something, kicked a rock barefoot, and told them that she broke her foot and couldn't climb out when they finally found her. She had a feeling that this would be a subject she revisited often. The Capitol though, was much more luxurious than the woods. She edged a little bit out of the shade of the platform to gaze up at the tall metal spires, keeping her eyes trained there instead of on the other tributes- the ones who would probably be mercilessly slaughtered in the near future. She was not excited to watch that, but Hey! I might not even have to if I get mercilessly slaughtered first! Ugh... either way, it's a lose/lose situation.
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 17, 2015 18:58:41 GMT
Ariella sniffed quietly, keeping very much to herself. After the reaping, her family had said very little. They all just stared, rendered speechless by the thought of her going away. She had hated that, and had cried a lot on the train journey, the evidence of which still marked her cheeks. She risked a glance up. All of the other people were much bigger than her, and probably a lot stronger too. If only one of them would help her. Her mother would help her, if she was there, but she wasn't, and so the twelve year old was truly alone.
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 20:54:34 GMT
Senatus glanced past the big District Eleven boy at a small girl. She looked eleven at the most, but she had to at least be twelve to be in the Games at all. Certainly, her monolid eyes and small stature somewhat reminded him of himself, especially at that age. District Seven or lower, but not past Ten, he decided silently. She's been crying. Scared, small, probably hasn't even started any sort of physical labor yet in her District... she won't last a day. Cannon fodder, and no threat to me. I can use this one. Silently, Senatus began to make his way over to her, steps barely audible even in the quiet of the platform.
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 17, 2015 22:38:41 GMT
She spotted someone approaching out of the corner of her eye, and her grip on her own arms tightened. She didn't speak; maybe the person would walk straight past her. They were certainly bigger and older than her, and she didn't like to think what they could do once she was in the arena. Her eyes stung, but she blinked fiercely to dispel the sensation. Mama would be brave. So she would be brave too. The thought was comforting at least, but did little to still the storm inside her stomach.
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 22:42:24 GMT
Senatus stopped when he was in front of the young girl. He towered over her, and she looked even more scared than before. Keeping his movements light and fast, the tribute silently pulled a white handkerchief from his pocket, handing it to her. This one could make a good scout. She looks like she'd be a fast runner. Decent for collecting supplies, and expendable enough to send running off to get tools or resources.
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 17, 2015 23:00:12 GMT
The girl blinked a couple of times before extending a tentative hand to take the handkerchief. It shook lightly in her grasp as she raised it to her face to blow her nose. When she was done, Ariella met his gaze at last. "Th- thank you." Her voice sounded very quiet. Now she could see him properly, the boy didn't look as scary as she'd anticipated. And his outward gesture of friendliness was completely welcome.
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 23:11:04 GMT
Senatus gave her a small smile, careful to keep it shy-looking by not making it too wide, squinting his eyes just the slightest bit to show acknowledgement of her thanks. You are welcome, he signed, long fingers forming the quick gestures. It is my pleasure. His eyes flicked to the right, wondering if another tribute was witnessing his actions. There were some, the soft types, who would witness him with a bit more mercy if they saw him being kind to a mere child. They would be simple to stab in the back later. There were others, the hardened and prideful ones, that would dismiss him as a threat and see him as weak. They would not prioritize his death. Either way, Senatus won at least a small advantage on their eventual battlefield.
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 17, 2015 23:19:43 GMT
Ariella's dark eyes widened a little. He can't talk! However, her mother's lessons about courtesy kicked in after a few seconds, and she lowered her gaze to the handkerchief, pressing it back into his hands. Poor boy. I bet he's used to people being rude. She felt ashamed at that, and searched for something to say that didn't require too lengthy a response. "Which district are you from?" she asked at last, voice still very feeble.
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Post by Copper on Aug 17, 2015 23:23:28 GMT
Senatus glanced at the used handkerchief, feeling mildly disgusted. Still, keeping the smile plastered on his face, he stuffed it neatly back into his pockets. I'll receive new garments after this and when I win. He held up two fingers before signing, What about you?
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Post by Dawnmist on Aug 18, 2015 11:06:30 GMT
She was a little alarmed at that; Mother had always said that the people from the first couple of districts were stuck up and horrible, but this boy seemed to her the kindest person yet. So she braved a smile and held up eight fingers in response. District eight. Textiles.
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