PUT MY TENDER HEART IN A BLENDER

CHLOE WILDE SISTER, DISTRICT ONE, TWENTY-TWO I'm one of four tribute's from District One, Luxury. Not that it exists anymore and for the last five years, I've been living in District 13. A place thought to have been obliterated 55 years ago, but instead they built an army to start a Rebellion to overtake the Capitol. An army I joined and helped with their purpose for a better world. Right now the world still sucks, but I guess it could be worse.

[n-lumberpuck]

Well excuse me, Richie Rich. Shit, basically. The poorer districts look like shit. Try to picture the worst living conditions and lifestyle possible. It’s about three times worse than whatever you can imagine, and sadly that’s not an exaggeration. Yeah, I get that. So uh, why’d you say no anyway?

[districtonewilde]

That's what they call me. You've painted a lovely picture there. That makes me feel awful. Like I should be doing more. Maybe I should go to other poorer districts who need the hand instead of just sitting here. Something really bad happened way back when I was captured. Besides like, the obvious torture. Something like... whatever and that.. kind of has to do with it. I know that doesn't make sense, but I can't explain a little without going into everything. But looking back now, maybe I should have done it differently and maybe I shouldn't have said no.

[n-lumberpuck]

That’s a lie and you know it. Don’t give me that. I think it’s the poorest district, maybe not, but you can tell by the looks of it. Trees is pretty spot on, not much else to it. That’s like, the ultimate bruising of a dude’s ego. You know that, right? I’m not saying it’s cool that he’s ignoring you or whatever, but he’s probably hurting like hell over it. So I can kinda understand. Hey, you admitted it. It was only a matter of time.

[districtonewilde]

I would have already checked in there if I wasn't. Yeah, I think it is, too. I don't really know what a poor District looks like though. One and Two and Thirteen were the only ones I've been to and they're all pretty well off. I know. I don't blame him for being upset. I just miss him. It's hard living with the guy you love and watch him just avoid you. It's been weeks. Yeah, yeah.

[n-lumberpuck]

You can do it whenever you like, I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Have you really not been back there since? Like at all? Definitely. Twelve was different from what I was expecting, but kinda similar to Seven in a couple of ways. Four was pretty new to me, looked a lot different from the first time I dropped in there too. Am I allowed to ask why? I just told you, don’t kid yourself.

[districtonewilde]

Not at all. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. Guess I am weaker than you thought. I can't even imagine what Twelve looks like. I just picture Seven to have a lot of trees... It's like... well, I mean, he proposed and I said no... but I have my reasons. Fine, fine. I can't go on in life without you.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: Why would I be mad?

Chloe: It sounded like you were. Sorry, nevermind...

Chloe: I might go to one for a little while. This way you can have the time that you need.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: It means what it says. I'm not the boss of who you want to invite or who you want to see.

Chloe: But you're mad!

[n-lumberpuck]

Figured I spent all that time never getting to see what everywhere else was like, might as well take advantage of visiting to help out. But yeah, that makes sense. It’s hard to stay in seven sometimes, too many memories and a lot of questions, what ifs and stuff. I try not to think like that though. You should stop by though, go home just one more time before you officially become a member of two or something. Sam would go with you, I’m sure. Why wouldn’t he? Nah, you couldn’t. Don’t lie to yourself.

[districtonewilde]

It is a pretty good opportunity to travel a little and see all the places. I like to think I'll be able to take a trip home eventually. Just to see it again for my own eyes and all that. It's really weird in two, like just seeing how everyone operates. It's different, but I guess that's how each place is. He's really mad at me. I totally could!

[n-lumberpuck]

Yeah, not at all. I’ve spent most my time in seven, not a shocker I’m sure. Did some work in twelve at one point, four too. But I’ve bounced around mostly. No reason to stay in one place really. That’s cool that you stayed with him there though, and didn’t make him go to one or anything. Oh, I know you have. You couldn’t hide it if you tried.

[districtonewilde]

Not at all. Oh wow, you've really been around. I don't really have the heart to go to one. It would just remind me that my family is gone and all, you know? I feel like I still should go there one day, just to try and help out there, too. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it yet. Plus, Sam's pretty set here... and I don't think he would go with me now anyway. I could if I really tried!

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: No, do whatever you want.

Chloe: What does that even mean?

[n-lumberpuck]

I’m not really tied down to anything, so I have lots of free time. That doesn’t sound as pathetic as I just made it sound, I promise you. I know you’re just yanking my chain, but I’m taking that. You totally missed me, it’s killing you. 

[districtonewilde]

I don't think there's much for anyone to really be tied down to. Nothing's set in stone, you know? People are just helping out where they can and where they want. Plus, I'm not doing much either. I'm only here because Sam is. I have missed you though, for real.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: Right, okay..

Chloe: ...are you seriously jealous of him again?

[n-lumberpuck]

Of course. Don’t sound so surprised. I don’t have too much going on that I can’t swing by for a visit for awhile. Especially since you’ve clearly missed me too much for your heart to bear.

[districtonewilde]

Yeah, I don't have a lot going on either. That's awesome though, Sam will be glad to see you, too. Yes, my heart has missed you too much that it's breaking piece by piece.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: Inviting Noah to visit? That's nice.

Chloe: I don't know anybody here and you don't want to spend any time with me.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: oh.. okay, thanks I guess.

Chloe: You're welcome?

[n-lumberpuck]

This was all some cheap ploy to get me to come visit you, wasn’t it? I see right through you. Nice try, but all you had to do was ask.

[districtonewilde]

Definitely was. Really? I could use a good friend around here for a little bit.

[n-lumberpuck]

You better not be talking about me. You should know better than that. I’ll be forced to take physical action. Don’t think I’m against putting you in a friendly headlock until you take it back.

[districtonewilde]

I'm totally talking about you. Now you're gonna have to make the trip to District 2 to come put me in that headlock.

[districtonewilde]

TEXT MESSAGE → CHAM

Sam: I just need time, can I at least have that?

Chloe: Yes, you can have time.

[n-lumberpuck]

I take time out of my busy schedule and otherwise bustling life to try and train some guys in the ways of the lumberjack, you know, just to keep seven up and running the way it should be, and I think I’m officially too old for this shit. These new kids are a buncha punks.

[districtonewilde]

Punks, huh? Sounds like someone else I used to know...