Katniss Everdeen (
stillplaying) wrote2013-06-05 09:36 am
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15th Game [action/video]
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[She awoke that morning to find them gone. Those beautiful, amazing iridescent wings were gone. And in their place, the damn mockingjay wings had returned. Small, useless. Reminders of a life she would have happily left behind. She fit easily on the couch again, her bed of the last two months. But at the cost of her flight. At the cost of being grounded once more.
If it was not for the overwhelming guilt she felt shortly after - guilt for cancelling her sister's party under paranoia of too many people in their living quarters - she probably would have spent the day sulking. And it was tempting, so tempting to just disappear into the woods all day. But she couldn't afford that luxury. Not anymore. If her wings were gone, that meant that there was a good chance the spirit possession had ended. Life had returned to what passed for normal around here.
And she had a party to plan.
But first, she had a sister to seek out. And surprise with breakfast in bed: pancakes and maple syrup, with a mug of hot chocolate and glass of orange juice.
Later that day, Katniss could be found going about her regular daily schedule. Spending time hunting in the woods, guitar lessons at Cloud Nine, browsing the various shops. The recent event reminded her that Prim was relatively undefended here, a situation that needed to be corrected. Even a small knife, anything to give her sister the advantage if Katniss wasn't around to protect her. Food for the party was also a necessity. As well as any remaining decorations.
It wasn't until later that night that she finally opened up her journal. But rather than being at home, she's made herself comfortable in one of the newfeather watch towers, where she had been stashing most of the party supplies prior to the possessions. She opened the journal and made certain to key in a quick filter before recording:]
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I wasn't exactly myself when I cancelled Prim's birthday last week. But I want to make it up to her. She deserves this party. More than anyone I know. She's fourteen now and... [She had to pause for a moment, force a smile on her face and block all memories of her sister burning to death from her mind.] She's never had a real party before.
So, this Saturday. At House 43. 5 P.M. You don't have to bring any kind of gift. It's not necessary. It's enough to have people there. To have the sort of celebration she never had back in District 12. If you know me, or you know Prim, I'd like you to come.
[She realized that she was taking a big risk saying that. And it did make her uncomfortable, the thought of so many people in her living space. But a party was supposed to have people in it, isn't it? A lot of people. And the more there, the more that want to celebrate the life Prim should have had, the better. Prim deserved the world.]
Rapunzel? Would you still be willing to make that cake? Teddy, will you still help with music? [Katniss paused, tilting her head thoughtfully and biting her lip. Was there anything else that she was missing? What else was necessary for planning a party? She already felt as if she owed so many people so much. She hated accumulating more debt. But for Prim, it was worth it/] And Aang, would you mind helping to decor-
I need someone to distract Prim that day, too.
[She awoke that morning to find them gone. Those beautiful, amazing iridescent wings were gone. And in their place, the damn mockingjay wings had returned. Small, useless. Reminders of a life she would have happily left behind. She fit easily on the couch again, her bed of the last two months. But at the cost of her flight. At the cost of being grounded once more.
If it was not for the overwhelming guilt she felt shortly after - guilt for cancelling her sister's party under paranoia of too many people in their living quarters - she probably would have spent the day sulking. And it was tempting, so tempting to just disappear into the woods all day. But she couldn't afford that luxury. Not anymore. If her wings were gone, that meant that there was a good chance the spirit possession had ended. Life had returned to what passed for normal around here.
And she had a party to plan.
But first, she had a sister to seek out. And surprise with breakfast in bed: pancakes and maple syrup, with a mug of hot chocolate and glass of orange juice.
Later that day, Katniss could be found going about her regular daily schedule. Spending time hunting in the woods, guitar lessons at Cloud Nine, browsing the various shops. The recent event reminded her that Prim was relatively undefended here, a situation that needed to be corrected. Even a small knife, anything to give her sister the advantage if Katniss wasn't around to protect her. Food for the party was also a necessity. As well as any remaining decorations.
It wasn't until later that night that she finally opened up her journal. But rather than being at home, she's made herself comfortable in one of the newfeather watch towers, where she had been stashing most of the party supplies prior to the possessions. She opened the journal and made certain to key in a quick filter before recording:]
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I wasn't exactly myself when I cancelled Prim's birthday last week. But I want to make it up to her. She deserves this party. More than anyone I know. She's fourteen now and... [She had to pause for a moment, force a smile on her face and block all memories of her sister burning to death from her mind.] She's never had a real party before.
So, this Saturday. At House 43. 5 P.M. You don't have to bring any kind of gift. It's not necessary. It's enough to have people there. To have the sort of celebration she never had back in District 12. If you know me, or you know Prim, I'd like you to come.
[She realized that she was taking a big risk saying that. And it did make her uncomfortable, the thought of so many people in her living space. But a party was supposed to have people in it, isn't it? A lot of people. And the more there, the more that want to celebrate the life Prim should have had, the better. Prim deserved the world.]
Rapunzel? Would you still be willing to make that cake? Teddy, will you still help with music? [Katniss paused, tilting her head thoughtfully and biting her lip. Was there anything else that she was missing? What else was necessary for planning a party? She already felt as if she owed so many people so much. She hated accumulating more debt. But for Prim, it was worth it/] And Aang, would you mind helping to decor-
I need someone to distract Prim that day, too.
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Consider me -- as ever -- at yer service, lass. I can distract her, if you like? We made plans to start a little garden, your Prim and I. Maybe I'll take her out to the shops for seeds and shovels. Or out to the farmlands to see what extras we can barter off those who farm.
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Richard would take good care of her. Wouldn't let any harm come to her. And he'd do his best not to let Prim find out about the party before she ought to know.]
I'd like that. You wouldn't mind?
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[He'd offer a cake because that's his go-to thing but she apparently. Has. Someone.
Oh huh though, his new co-worker's fourteen now]
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She felt grateful for Richard's previous offer. Glad he beat this other boy to it.]
I already found someone. [She hesitated for a moment, also not want to alienate any of Prim's potential friends.] But... thank you.
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Silent as ever he makes his way around to her side, as careful as he had been when they first met.]
What do you hunt today, Solano?
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She notched her arrow on the bow, one of the fancy arrows that Artemis had given her for her birthday, and drew back the string. But she didn't have a chance to let it loose. Not before Zevran crept up beside her. She let the bow string go limp and turned to face him, a finger to her lips. Then, she nodded to the deer in the distance.
It should be answer enough.]
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[Because that's pretty much his standard birthday present. A knife.]
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She had paid it no mind then, once reassured that Prim hadn't found out about her death. But earlier in the day, she had flipped back to the plotting and saw who the death penalty had been about. Sokka. And while it had made her wonder, made her concerned, she didn't know how to bring it up.
Especially over the journal. Ultimately, it was his business, not hers. Even if it had made her very curious.]
Not really. But I want her to have one anyway. [She pauses for a moment, frowning as she thinks back to that death penalty discussion.] Are you busy right now?
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"No, you have to stay here. What did she ever do for you? Stay where you're happiest."
Again, Teddy covers up the camera just in case and writes instead of using the other functions. Better if he can't see or hear any voices. Better if they can't hear him in return, lest he blurts out something he doesn't really mean (does he?)]
Sure, I can do that. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
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I have to warn you, I'm not feeling so well. So I might not be able to stay for long.
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She found herself frowning soon enough. Not feeling well? He had seemed well enough the last time she had seen him.]
What's wrong?
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Do you need help with any food other than cake? I can cook it at home in case Prim stops by Seventh Heaven or works that day.
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But that requires an effort, a desire, to expand her social circle. It's a desire that she lacked.
Still, she tilted her head and looked at the boy more closely.]
What can you make?
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If you need any help with music I can play the violin. I'm not sure if the songs I know are familiar to you or her but I'd like to help.
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She hadn't realized that Sabriel was familiar with any sort of instrument. Even if she wasn't, it was good, Katniss realized, to hear from the other girl again. Though she probably should have checked in sooner.]
I'd like that. [And the smile was absolutely genuine.] How are you doing, Sabriel?
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In response to the question, she nodded almost absently.]
I thought I owed her that much.
[For letting Hyt influence her opinions. For cancelling.]
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[She's not certain what she'd do without his help at this point. He had found some of the decorations she currently had stashed in this watch tower. He had been happy to help with anything she had asked, all without saying a word otherwise. What would she have done without him? Without any of the help she had received for this.]
Richard said he'd distract her for the day.
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The door opening is enough to get her to open her eyes, rubbing at them and looking around to figure it out. Buttercup? On the pillow, still curled up. The book she'd ended up getting up to read last night near his legs, her place marked with a bit of paper.
Katniss, at the door, her wings back to their mockingjay state.
There was a smile for her sister even before Prim registered the tray, as she gently scratched at Buttercup's ears, eliciting a low, contented rumble from the beast. ]
Morning. Did something - [ And then she noticed the tray. ] - oh!
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If it meant never going home, if it meant always being alone, Katniss would happily stay in Luceti forever. If it also meant that she'd get to see her sister grow old.]
Happy birthday. [Late, she knew. But she hadn't felt like celebrating much during the event. And she hated that. She walked over to the bed and carefully sat, balancing the tray as she did.] I'm sorry we didn't celebrate on the actual day.
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Still doing good?
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But she smiled regardless and nodded.]
I am. It's good to have her here.
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He hadn't anticipated on spotting Katniss, and given her penchant for being short on words and straight to the point, he was a little surprised to see her carrying around some party decorations as well. Smirking a little, he sidled over into her space, not too close, but close enough to be noticed.
Hopefully she'd remember him?]
Are you running errands or planning the event?
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But this is a man that Zevran loves, isn't it? And if that's the case, then maybe she shouldn't be so concerned. Maybe it even means that it would be okay for her to trust him, too.
So she offers a slight grin in greeting and recognition.] My sister's birthday party.
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