The Doctor is In

Kav Droomers. 18 years old. District 12. 55th Hunger GamesRP blog only. On a scale of 1-10, how bad is the pain?  

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Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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"My mother has, so has Adric and Aeron. He lost his family — his parents, two younger sisters — a few months after his tour. He was already dealing with what plagued him from the games, and then one day wake up to be in that house all alone. Drinking is a resort from suicide, he’s tried before. He hurt Aeron on accident when he did, she tried stopping him." She looked to him, giving a small shrug, "A drunk Leon is better than a dead one."

She shook her head, “No, I mean, he’s given me a hug and slurred flirty sayings at me. He apologized the next morning. This wasn’t here, but at a dinner Adric held for all of our family, and since he took Leon under his wing after he was left alone, he’s pretty much family.”

"Well, he has a source of therapy already. Besides what my mother does with him, he has Aeron. She’s like his little sister. If you asked her about Leon she would tell you a million things about him. Though there’s a seven year difference between them, I wouldn’t doubt eventually something would happen between them. Which sounds weird but he protects her, she, in a way, protects him."

She tried imagining Leon in a hospital, under surveillance of doctors, monitoring every little thing about him and giving him medication. He wouldn’t do it, she knew it. From what she’s heard of — rumors from her stylists — is that he went pretty much insane after he woke up from being lifted out of the arena, almost killing a doctor before Adric got to him and assured him he was safe. She could see it happening, so she didn’t question Leon about it.

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"I suppose we all have our own way of coping. To be honest, the only form of "therapy" I had was animal therapy, one of the nurses at the hospital specializes in it, that's how I got Zephyr, my dog that is. Medicine comes in the most unlikely guises." I couldn't help but wonder how Zephyr was doing, she knew something was wrong when I saw her at the Justice Building. It pained me to think of the separation anxiety she could be going through, Derek as well, and of course my parents.

"I can't lose the both of you." were my mothers last words...it almost sent a chill up my spine.

At this point the moon had taken the sky, and as much as I wanted to stay with Leora, I needed to focus on more pressing matters, my meeting with Llyr more specifically. "It's getting late, my mentor and escort wanted to talk over dinner about well..." I said, using them as an excuse to part ways. "Not to run off or what have you." my honestly now speaking.

I picked up the book I had brought up with me and retrieved my jacket that fell off her during our "race," "If I don't see you tomorrow good luck with your interview." I said with a smile, but my feet didn't move, partly because I finally saw my opening. A small bit of dirt on her cheek.

"You have something right..." I said as my hand went to wipe the smudge off her cheek, my thumb softly dragging along her jawline until it reached her chin. I gently tilted it upwards as I lowered my head to press my lips against hers.

"Don't hate me for that." I whispered with a smirk after we released.

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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"There’s a lot of things that I’d like in the arena, suit of armour, hovercraft, wings." I shuffle a little awkwardly, there was a lot of things I’d like and normally I could get anything I wanted. "There’s always sponsors though, don’t worry too much about that."

It was always drugs, that was the first guess that people went to when you tried to describe what it was I did. 

"No, drugs wouldn’t been a lot easier and a lot less work. No." I take a breath and watch Kav moving towards the tree I’d just impaled. "The comodity that’s worth the most in District 4 is people, bodies." I waited for Kav to understand what I was saying as I took the knife back from him. "Before I do anything like that, go stand next to that tree and be very very still. I slip the throwing knife from it’s pouch and wait to see if Kav is brave enough to trust me perfectly.

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"We'll make do with what we are given and have." I responded, Where there's a will there's a way, and given our resourcefulness I'm sure we will find a way.

He sold himself to make ends? That would explain his overt personality, but it didn't soothe my now teetering trust in him. What if this was all a massive charade to get me to drop my guard, that he was just charming me? I didn't like this, doubt so close to the Arena, and I didn't want to not trust him. We do work well together and feel we will make quite a pair in the Arena.

And yet, I felt a degree of sympathy towards him for what he does to bring money in, to help his mother, to make ends. I wonder if he realizes what he does isn't too dissimilar to what some Outliers do to get by. He never ceases to surprise me. Maybe he's more of a survivalist than I thought he was.

"If you think I'm going to look down on you for how you make money, you're wrong. You'd be surprised what some people back in Twelve do to get by." I said honestly, and I was being honest. It may be a sensitive topic and out of respect I wasn't going to pry for more information. We all have our secrets, I wonder how he'd react if I told him about my own remedies back home, that I have 14 lives under my belt, if you were to consider what I do to be murder. 

The moment he pulled out a throwing knife I saw what he was trying to do, a trust test, as if he read my mind. If we are to be partners, allies, then trust will have to work both ways.

"Before I do anything," I echoed as I went over to the supplies and pulled out a bottle of water and in front of him added a pinch of two different powders that turned the liquid a bright blue, "Show me that you trust me." I said genuinely. All I put in it was food coloring, it was just colored water at this point. I passed it to him and walked backwards so I could watch him as I stepped back next to the tree and held myself steady. 

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Afternoon Tea || Glisten & Kav || Post PT

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Now he was talking my language. I loved a good strong drink, but I knew what beverages were perfect for certain occasions. During parties, vodka or tequila and wine for romantic moments. At that time with Kav, I preferred something that wouldn’t get me too hung over, but enough so that it felt like a reward for myself and I could feel like there was no care in the world. “I’m pretty sure this place has everything,” I claimed with a roll of my eyes. “You know my District actually produces the Capitol’s alcohol. But most of it we never even get to taste,” I informed him

With the scores shown, I didn’t really need to stay in the Cafeteria anymore. The only activities to do were to drink or eat, and I had no intentions on stuffing myself with food, especially after my result was shown in the screen. I took a sip, enjoying my fizzy beverage. “Let’s go someplace else. This place lacks entertainment. Rooftop, yeah?”

I got up and left my glass, but walked over to the bar and grabbed the bottle of champagne, chugging some down and wiping my lips. “As I said before, time for celebration~!”

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"Do they now?" I asked with a slight tilt of my head. I assumed one of the Outlying Districts produced alcohol and liquors, some of the illegal dealers in Twelve could probably surpass the quality of those in One. "You should taste some of the stuff we have in Twelve, probably knock you on your ass." I said playfully taking another slight sip. 

"Well, I don't know how much entertainment you'll find up there, but we'll see what we can find." I said as I stood, chuckling softly and rolling my eyes behind her back as she flittered over to the bar and grabbed the bottle. I think she alone is going to provide the entertainment. I'll take it for what it's worth, maybe she'll spill some information if she's sloshed enough. 

"Easy there, save some for the ride up." I said with a grin watching her take a chug as we began out of the canteen. I left my drink on the table, I wanted my wits about me if she was going to lose hers, not to mention I didn't want to chance running into someone who may be able to assist me in the Arena and all they see is a drunk tribute.

The elevator wasn't far from the cafeteria, the doors open and the car began to lift us up, "So what do you drink back in One if you cannot indulge in your own product?" I asked playfully taking the bottle from her hand and taking a swig. "Mmm, you know, a friend back home calls champagne a 'ladies drink.' Now I can see why." I said with a light laugh as I passed it back to her. I might as well have been drinking water than the fizzy drink she had. 

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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  "That’s very true. If a disease spread through Ten, maybe then the Capitol would step in because of our industry. If it somehow spread to their food, that’d just mean more slaughter once everyone got better or immune." She shrugged, "Can’t say I’ve lived through a wide-spread disease"

She smiled after he complimented her. Thinking back how she looked during the parade, feeling vulnerable. That’s how she was feeling now. But maybe, just maybe she had some sort of trust with Kav.

"You’re perfectly fine. Leon starts drinking around this time anyway so he can attempt to get some sleep. He is, well, very grabby when he’s drunk. I can’t get mad at him though. He’s drunk off his mind so the chances of him waking up screaming in the middle of the night is less." 

Sitting back down in the dirt, drawing small flowers on the earth, she quietly hummed the song she had sang when she was in the camouflage station with him. She did so, listening to him speak. 

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"Neither can I. My parents and some of the staff work in relief groups whenever there is an extreme need for help in one of the Districts, be it disease, an accident of the like." In truth I had meant if a disease spread through the Capitol, but I wasn't about to correct her out loud. I wonder if anyone has ever tried poisoning the Capitol, they were the source of a great amount of pain in this country.

"Has anyone tried to...help him?" I asked. I can only assume he was her mentor, thereby a Victor himself. It wasn't uncommon for one to emerge traumatized and turn to a vice to cope, the thought hitting close to home for me. I slouched back against the wall of the greenhouse while listening to her hum what I can assume was that song she was singing that day in training. "Grabby? He hasn't laid a hand on you, has he?" 

"You know, after my sister passed I fell into a similar lifestyle, the drinking to sleep and cope that is, among other things." I don't think there was a substance I didn't use during that phase, "It took a while, but eventually I came to peace with what happened and with some help pulled my life back together." It didn't feel out of place talking about that chapter in my life. Leora has more or less opened up about hers and that phase in my own life no longer caused me grief or pain. I was fine talking about it, "I could try to talk to him if you want. Or..." I paused, "there are some great people at the hospital that could be of help to him." I offered. 

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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"Magnesium. I know this one!" I laughed, not looking at the light burned bright as a star, I wondered whether Kav could make something more deadly than the simple weapons that I was able to wield. "You think they’re gonna throw in something like that? Sure would make the games interesting right?"

"As much as Ariella and I work well as a pair, we sure know how to work a crowd individually. We make our money and then tell each other all about it." I wondered if Kav was understanding what I was saying. "There’s a few of us that are in it together and of course the other careers all know each other too." I explained my like, just like that. "I have certain…friends that I see outside of the academy but that’s all business." I was speaking to Kav like I would someone back home, someone that understood the underground businesses that ran in the career districts where we were just commodity, bought and sold because we fit the right mold. 

I took the diary, opening the pages to spill their secrets. It wouldn’t be an alliance unless we shared everything.

"Okay, while we’re having a pissing contest I’ll show you some of my talents you haven’t seen yet." I reach around and pull my cardigan over my waistline and then turn to Kav to show him the knifes I’d collected over the days in the academy, eventually I’d gotten 6. A steak knife from the canteen, two throwing knives and a large butchers knife and a small filleting knife from the kitchens. "See, I’m pretty resourceful too you know." I smirk, taking out the serrated steak knife and spinning it in my hands. With a sudden spin the knife flies through the air an connects with one of the slender trees that stand in giant plant pots around the rooftop.

"I’m pretty nifty with a knife, what can I say." 

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"I doubt it, unless I somehow get some outside assistance." I said. A small part of me hopes elements of the urban biome are going to be in the Arena. I could probably find something to use there, "As much fun as the strips are there are other substances I would prefer. Plus, you see how bright the light is, if I lit one up mid-fight it could obstruct our vision." I shrugged.

I listened to Llyr while I cleaned up the strops remains. He was being a bit cryptic about whatever it is he and his friends did. "Working a crowd," he said...I wonder if he's a performer the same way Absinthe is, in which case maybe I was putting too much trust in him. What if he's just using me and will stab me in the back the moment the Games begin? It didn't sit right with me. I'd have to dig deeper. 

"Do you sell drugs back home or something?" I asked. I wouldn't be surprised if the Career Districts have an underground network, despite their reputable images. If I recall, he did mention he helps his Mom out when he can, maybe whatever he's alluding to is how he brings money in.

I raised an eyebrow when he pulled out his knives and flung one with little effort, not because I was surprised he was skilled with them (he's a Career, I'm sure he's trained in a variety of weapons), but because I didn't know where he got them from. Did he steal them from here or did he bring them from home? Last thing I needed was to get in trouble for him having weapons outside the training center. At least what Daylan and Ms. Davis got me was with the approval of whoever they procured it from.

"I think I'd be more surprised if you weren't good with them, given your background." I said as I went to retrieve the blade from the tree, twirling it with a similar ease between my fingers, "Having access to all sorts of medical equipment has its perks too, you know." I smiled as I held the handle out to him, "Now, coat that blade in a little something of mine and we can have some real fun." 

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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"In Ten, you have valleys, meadows and farmland. A lot of grass, a lot of dirt. As kids, there was no care in the world, you could roll around in mud and people would just smile and let them be innocent. When you get into the industry, say as a butcher or a breeder, you have to be clean. Can’t have infection or disease going to the Capitol, right?"

She remembered when she was younger, she would run into the meadow and trip into dirt. Coming home her mother would give her an exasperated look before sending her off to get clean. Though the status of being clean was drilled into her head, she didn’t mind the dirt.

"My stylists were— odd. As they usually are, I guess. The head stylist has used the same concept of more skin, more appeal for years." The outfit she wore during the parade only could make thoughts wander of what she would be wearing for the interviews tomorrow. "Other than that, they didn’t talk much. They commented on my family and then at the end of it all gave me a crown to wear to ‘show pride for my family’"

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"Well if a disease did spread, that would give my parents and the rest of the staff at the hospital work. We all win in that regard." I grinned at her. As much as I myself wouldn't, I know my parents would gladly help the Capitol out if they required medical assistance seeing as how they provide us some funding. At this point, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't remotely interested in seeing the care facilities out here. I can't imagine the resources and materials they have.

"I think mine went for less skin this year." I remembering how tributes past from Twelve ended up dressed as provocative coal miners or simply covered in soot and coal. "And I'm sure you would look nice in anything." I complimented. 

"I really hope I'm not eating up your time tonight." I said after a bit of a pause. The night was passing on, the Capitol itself beginning to light up and while I myself didn't mind passing time with her, I don't know if she was yearning for some alone time given the approaching days. I still had a while before I was supposed to meet with Llyr.

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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She quickly found a corner, crouching down and concealing herself with her jacket to blend in with the darkness. Her small size was something she planned on taking an advantage of in the arena. It would be easy for her to find a dark place in the arena to curl up and get rest. Her hair was dark and long enough to conceal her light-toned face for the most part. 

When he found her, she glanced up at him, giving a smile. “There’s no ‘real’ rules in the arena. Just survive.”

Standing up, dusting herself off of the dirt from her jacket and whatnot, she looked at Kav. “You know what would really get underneath the stylists skins? Rolling around in dirt. I could imagine them cringing at the sight right now.”

It seemed forever ago that they were in the remake center, having unwanted hairs ripped from their skin, trimmed and cleaned to the point of being raw, removing anything of home from their skins.

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"This is true." I responded. Leora was not a weakness to me. Had this actually been the Arena I would not hesitate to do what needed to be done in order to ensure my own survival. And yet deep down a small part of me hoped I would not run into her once the cannon fired.

I chuckled at her comment, "I believe anything that isn't exceptional and prestige would set them off." I said as I nonchalantly plopped myself down in the dirt, "Most people from back home can never seem to get the soot and coal off their skin. It's not like we live in luxury like this." Given my family's background we had to stay as clean as possible. The last thing we needed was dirt and grime finding its way into an open wound. We did the best we could, "I can imagine the same goes for Ten?"

"I think all but one of the people on my team didn't rub me the wrong way. Two of them fought amongst themselves and the main stylist was just...weird, bit too eccentric for my liking." I said while I dragged my finger through the cool dirt, "What were yours like?" 

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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"If I said anything different, it would’ve been rude. And I’m not a rude person," she said with a small smirk.

Narrowing her eyebrows, looking at him to the greenhouse. Tilting her head slightly, “Is that a challenge, Kav? I didn’t expect you to be a challenging type.”

"Alright," She said, looking at the greenhouse. "But I have to tell you something." Standing on her toes, she whispered in his ear. "Go." After she darted to the greenhouse, hiding behind the structure once she made it there. 

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"Wouldn't be the first time someone told me off, but it would be rather childish, wouldn't it?" I'm sure we'd be getting our fill of childish taunts once we arrive in the Arena. That was a waste of valuable breath when your life is at stake.

I chuckled, "Well, you don't know me very well, now do you?" I bent my head down slightly to her what she had to say and immediately snapped it back up when I saw her take off. I'm kind of glad I got her in a playful mood. I tore after her and followed her trail behind the greenhouse itself, finding nothing when I rounded the building.

I was barely panting and let my eyes dart around looking for her. Recalling the tracking tips from training I let my eyes take to the ground, following the flatten grass and dirt until I caught a glance of Leora tucked away in a corner, "I didn't take you for the cheating type." I grinned at her. "But, it appears you won."

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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  "The point is that I wasn’t meant to get a low score and everyone knows it." I wasn’t going to talk about it any more, the score wasn’t much more than a number and I had to think of it as that. A number. "Let’s just see what happens after interviews yes?" I smirk and stand to move over to the wall that ran around the edge of the rooftop, turning back to face Kav and watch what he was going to do with his box of tricks next, little did he know that I had a trick of my own stashed in the back of my belt. "And we can’t say that we’re going to run in a certain direction. Once we’re at the bloodbath I’ll signal you, you’ll know which way to run."

"You haven’t told me much about back home Kav. I can assure you that you’d love my friend from back home, Ariella. She’s blonde, pretty and not some skinny little twig either, she had men falling for her on a daily basis." I didn’t find it odd to talk to Kav about home, I wondered what he would think if I told him exactly how I made ends meet back home but I was going to risk it if he opened up to me. "What’s your story then Kav? I know you’re a doctor but that’s all I know about you really."

Watching the notepad like it was going to explode, I wondered what secrets it held and whether Kav was going to share or not. 

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It figures my whole heart-to-heart there had no affect on him. Again, I tried. Last thing I needed was someone who was distracted running alongside of me in the Arena, "I can't say I follow, what does come after interviews?" I asked. I didn't know what he was referring to, nor did I know why he moved away the way he did, it's not like I was going to blow up the roof or create a noxious fume. Instead I pulled out the last of the magnesium ribbon I had and laid it out on a piece of foil, "Don't look directly at it, just glance out of the corner of your eye." I instructed after tossing him over a pair of goggles and slipping a pair on myself. The strip glowed like the sun after I lit it.

"What I'd give to get my hands on this in the Arena." I said as I moved to stand beside Llyr as the ribbon burned out.

"You two must be quite a pair together then." I jabbed at him It was common for not only tributes, but anyone from Four to be well sculpted and attractive, "Anyone else part of your motley crew back home or is it just you two?" I asked as I slid down against the wall, "To be honest, there's not much. Just my parents and I, my twin sister passed two years ago after an accident at the mines, she and I both volunteered at the infirmary there. Just the usual flow of life I suppose, school and work, good group of friends. Oh, and I have a dog. What about you, you haven't told me much either. It must be more interesting growing up on the beach."

"You going to take it or just stare at it?" I joked holding the pad out to him. I knew our alliance was in tact at this point and wouldn't deny him any information that could aid our survival. 

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Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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"Well," She said, tilting her head slightly to come back with something. "Tiny people are more flexible, in most cases. If I, say, had a dagger concealed on me. I could possibly jab you here," she poked him under his rib on the left side, "And then run away."

"Running away, I think I could beat you. I’m pretty fast, you know." Giving a smile, she stood tall up to him. She had never witnessed him run on the track, so she wasn’t even sure if she could. It was only hope in a situation that she could.

When she began to fall, she quickly grabbed onto his arms in order to hold herself up. But he had his hands wrapped around her back before then. Giving him a playful, non-threatening glare once he set her back down and removed his hands, she punched him lightly on the arm. “You’re a buttface.”

Never had she even been on a beach, or even near one at that. If there was a beach, she would be in trouble. Fish in 10 consisted of small ones that live in the lakes and pond in the middle of the meadows. “I could… Throw sand in your face.”

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"You could indeed." I agreed. That was one of many perks I saw in smaller, younger tributes: their size. They were harder targets, moved faster, and yet their energy and adrenaline may prove to be their demise. "I think we may be neck and neck then." I returned her smile. Aside from archery she and I never did much physical training together, I would be going in blind in that regard.

I laugh at her reaction, I couldn't deny it was cute. It wasn't almost forced the way it was with Glisten, it was genuine. "Is that the best you got for me?" I teased. 

 "Sand would work, even momentary blindness in that regard could give you an advantage." I paused and let my eyes wander to the greenhouse she nodded to a distance away. "Hmm, what's say we see who is the fastest, eh?" I smiled, "Start at the ledge, see who makes it to the greenhouse first?" 

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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I wouldn’t mind getting to speak to Milo again but I wasn’t going to chase down allies for the sake of using them as a shield. Not that I would use the boy as a shield considering he’d proven himself useful, and cute. “You speak to whoever you like, can’t say I’m much in the mood for a nice chat to anyone after the embarrassment of a 5.” I scowled, just the thought of other tributes laughing about it made me a little angry, I would just have to prove to them that I could do more than the restrains the number put upon me.

Watching intently as Kav made a concoction and set it alight, I was almost dazzled by the bright flames. “Of course we do basics but this,” I motion to the chemical concoction. “This is already giving me some ideas for the arena. How hot does it burn?”

Of course there would be talk of the arena now that it was so close, a real threat, more real than it ever was during training. 

"My plan is to get in there, grab weapons and enough supplies and get out. Hunt for whatever I don’t get from the Cornucopia and then fight whoever I need to." I explained. "First rule of this alliance, be selfish in the bloodbath. Get your own supplies and don’t think about what I might want or what whoever else we ally with wants, grab your stuff and no one elses." I strike a match and hold it up in the space between my face and Kav’s. "Second rule, anyone gets in the way in the bloodbath." I blow out the bright orange flame and my eyes settle on the boy from 12’s. "Take them out."

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It wasn't a surprise his number was still irritating him. For whatever reason, I decided to approach it how I would patients at the hospital, Derek whenever he began to lapse, "You know, back at the hospital I've seen people diagnosed with diseases that gave them a life expectancy of several months, or workers brought in missing limbs of horribly injured because of an accident. You know how many of them make a full recovery and outlive the number placed on them? True, we're under different circumstances, but you're the one who determines how long you'll survive, not a number.

"There will always be someone better than you, better than me, and I scored fairly high. Victory, Milo or myself can fall first and you or Kaffira may win. There are countless other factors in play and room for variation." I gave him a pat on the shoulder, "I'm sure your team has told you already, but don't let it set your tone for the coming days, and if anyone says otherwise, as a friend of mine back home would say, 'fuck 'em.'" I doubt anything I said would cheer him up or alleviate his mood, but I can't say I didn't try. 

"In fact, you would probably get along with him." I joked, "Though he doesn't flatter my ego as much as you do." It was in this moment I realized what I had done: I spoke to Llyr like he was a friend, not an 'ally.' It would be foolish to consider him the former given doomsday approaching, but it made me wonder if he and I could have been equals outside of the Capitol. Regardless, this wasn't the time or place to concern myself with possibilities.

"It's just as hot as any flame, I only colored it." I said as the flame eventually died out, "Trust me, as long as I have even a tube of burn or disinfectant cream I can turn it into a weapon." I grinned. As I explained during my private training, medicine can kill just as easily as heal. I just hope Mr. Petrell still held an interest in me. 

I listened to Llyr describe his plans, they reflected some of my own thoughts I had regarding the initial dash, "I can assure you, my background won't cause me to stumble." I wouldn't be surprised if some tributes I've interacted with doubted my ability to kill given my role as a healer, which is exactly what I was hoping for. "And as far as a direction to go in?" I asked. I wanted a plan, some loose notes that could be inked over once we see where we're dropped.

"Oh, and-" I pulled out the notepad I had been keeping with notes regarding everyone I've interacted with; my observations, strengths and weaknesses I noted, etc. "Don't think I'm plotting against you because your page is blank. You haven't given me a reason to fill it." I said honestly. However, anything vital about him I had locked away in my mind.  

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Afternoon Tea || Glisten & Kav || Post PT

[jared-luminel]

Mourning was an option, but considering that I didn’t do as bad as the others, I thought that I might as well be happy. “I say we celebrate,” I stated. I called for an Avox to bring us a bottle of champagne. Drinking wasn’t really an enjoyable forte of mine, but there were times that were perfect for such an activity.

"Hm, I’ll take a wild guess that you’re not much of a drinker," I claimed. "Doctors need their bodies to be in top shape, am I correct?" I poured myself a glass as I waited for his response. 

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I chuckled softly when she had champagne brought over, it seemed almost typical of those who live in luxury. The alcohol back in Twelve was crude and strong, most of it made illegally and sold at the Hob. Compared to the drink I had with Llyr after the parade, I have to admit Capitol liquor was nothing in comparison, "I enjoy a good drink, doll. Though I prefer something a bit...stronger."

After Valis died I would drink almost every day just to cope. In the wake of that whole ordeal it took a long while before I could have a drink again, to enjoy it for what it was as oppose to seeking solace and relief through it. Not to mention, I had other financial priorities than alcohol, it cost a handful on the black market. 

An Avox must have over heard me and brought over a small cup with a brown liquid in it, "Oh, um, thank you." I said with a nod, "To us then." I said taking a small sip from my glass, the welcoming burn of alcohol spilling down my throat. Truth be told I had no intentions on drinking right now, but I went along with it.

"So, if you're not hungry, would you like to move this elsewhere or would you prefer to stay here? I'm sure you can take the bottle with you, lush." 

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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She looked around at her surroundings. The Capitol was exact, not a thing was out of place. In the arena, that was unlikely. Through her knowledge of the games she’s noticed how in urban arena’s that things are astray. Things are broken, deteriorated, a post-apocalyptic feel to it.

"Well, I could go into the garden over there," she said pointing to the greenhouse. "There, I could possibly break glass and use it as a weapon. If there was a crowbar that’d be useful as well. But honestly, I’d probably kick you in the crotch or the shin and try to run, find a more sustainable weapon and then if it comes down to it, fight."

[kav-droomers]

"To be honest, most guys expect a girl to aim low." I chuckled, "I'd easily jump back if I saw you coming in, and if you throw yourself so close to me, what's stopping me from taking advantage of your proximity, or if you take off, catching up and tackling you?"

If it comes down to it. Of course it will come down to a fight. In the Games, it always does. There were plenty of different ways to assault someone from this position, without fleeing. I took a few steps towards her so that we were directly in front of each other. I was taller than her, she came up to just below my chin, "I on the other hand," I began with a slight smile on my face as I slipped my foot behind hers and tripped her off balance, my hands immediately wrapping around her back and catching her before she even began to fall.

"Relax, I'm only teasing." I said playfully as I held her, guiding her back up to her feet, my arms still around her, "Sorry." I apologized as I released and took a step back, "What about say..." I rocked back and forth on my heels for a moment while I thought, "That beach we were looking at a moment ago?" 

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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There was something about Kav wanting a third that I didn’t like, it was as though he was looking for an exit strategy for some reason and I didn’t know where it was coming from, he was blindsiding me and I didn’t like it. There was something wrong.

"I’ve spoken to Glisten and she seems like a sweet girl, I could work with her if she holds her own. Leora is a no, she would kill me in my sleep the first opportunity she got. I’m not taking any risks now." I explain, career mode again. "What else have you got in your box of tricks?"

[kav-droomers]

"After I try and talk to Milo I'll speak to Glisten, or you can if you prefer. I doubt she will reject an offer." I'm surprised she has not proposed the idea to me yet, or contacted Llyr about forming a Career pack, unless he's planning something behind my back. "Again, I'm only suggesting for our benefit. If you want to keep it the two of us I'll respect that." I said genuinely.

I couldn't help but laugh when he commented about Leora, "I'm assuming you two butted heads?" I do recall her saying she hoped I 'kicked Llyrs ass' while we were training at the hand-to-hand station during training. I never got details, but it wouldn't surprise me if their personalities clashed. As much as I wanted to protest and push her as a potential I opted against it. Again, sweet girl, I've come to like her, but I don't know whether or not she'd be able to pull her own weight in the Arena and neither Llyr or myself needed to be burdened. 

"All sorts of fun, well, at least what I consider to be fun." I grinned as I slipped off the bench and onto the ground, pulling the box in front of me, "Just some things I've been toying with." I said as I pulled on gloves. Truth be told I didn't have much left. I just hope I have access to something in the Arena, as I alluded to during my private evaluation: anything can be used as a weapon.

"I'm curious, do you have basic studies in addition to your Career training at the academies?" I asked genuinely as I began mixing components in a metal container; about half a cup of an anti-freeze, followed by a sprinkling of boric acid and mixed for a moment or two, "Check this out." I dropped a match into the container and the mixture lit up, but what made it unique was that the flame burned a bright green.

"Again, I've used up a lot of what I had and wouldn't chance mixing something lethal, at least, not here. Studying medicine does have it's perks." I winked as I sat back down on the bench and watched the flame burn. "So tell me, do you have any plans regarding the Arena, strategy and the sort?"

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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  I sigh and take myself over to one of the benches to look out over the city. The joint was a nice idea but I’d never smoked before and I didn’t plan on doing so now. “You go ahead and see him if you want to but I’ve not spoke to him enough to be swayed either way, hey, if there’s something you know that I don’t then let me know alright?”

Taking in the destruction around me, I let out a small laugh, I’d really done a number on the rooftop and it looked a bit ridiculous. I’d never rampaged like that before but this somehow felt different.

"Sounds like you’re trying to get someone else in just incase." I smirk, sliding my hands onto the bench to lean back to look at the sky. "Is my score of 5 really that intimidating?" 

[kav-droomers]

I wasn't surprised that he declined the smoke. I tossed it back into the box without a second thought, "I plan on it, and of course I will let you know." I took a seat beside him and reclined back a bit, my gaze traveling off for a moment, "Have you picked up on anything else that could aid us?"

I chuckled, "Only thinking of what's best for us, in case my 8 isn't as intimidating." I paused, "If Milo has other plans, perhaps anyone could fill his spot even if they are unskilled. Someone with a score of 0 could become a human shield or do whatever is asked of them if a Career and high scorer invites them into an alliance." The idea seemed crude, but I was willing to exploit anyone at this point.

"Glisten may be considered as well, obviously she has some potential and I still have her wrapped around my finger." I winked. "Leora as well. She and I have a similar background, I can guarantee you she can be of use." As much as I didn't like talking about Leora like that, I had to. Though, she may prove to be a burden considering her lingering connection with her family, but there could be potential. 

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Like A Mirror || Kav & Llyr || Rooftop

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  "Yes." I almost growl at Kav, knowing his voice instinctively. "But that was so much fun." I let the stress begin to seep from me and into the ground, something about Kav made everything alright for a while and I wasn’t going to pass up on the opportunity. "You got something better in mind handsome?" I laugh straightening myself up just as the branch I’d divested from the tree flies back over my head and crashes against the ground. 

"I’ve not spoken to Milo no." I hadn’t seen him in the training since day one and I was willing to cut my losses. "He’s not been around, looks like it’s just me and you, shame, always more fun with three of us. What’s happening with your District Partner?"

[kav-droomers]

I felt myself ease slightly when the flirt I was used to replied, but I still took note at his outburst,  "Couple of things I can suggest," I pulled a joint out of the box of supplies I had, a little something 'extra' Daylan had gotten for me under the assumption that I used. I hadn't smoked in years, not even with Derek, but if these were my last days I might indulge one last time, "this for starters. As for other methods, I believe we have more pressing matters at hand."

"I have not seen him either." I commented, yet his score showed he was definitely skilled and would be a valuable ally. He had a good head on his shoulders from what I saw and given how Llyr was so easily irritated it may prove wiser to favor someone else with a level head as oppose to brute strength.

"We can maybe stop by his suite later, as for Absinthe," I shrugged, "I'm not wasting my energy at this point." It was satisfying to know I scored higher than her, but again, it's only a number. "I do agree, we could be more well rounded with a third person. I could suggest potentials if you would like."

[kav-droomers]

Like Minds || Roof || Kav and Leora

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  "Very true," she said, nodding. Fear could be both ways. Rather it be your fuel for victory or how you fall. It will always be something that shapes fate.

She sat next to him, pulling her legs close to her torso. If only, under difference circumstances they had met elsewhere. If she had lived in 12 or if he lived in 10, something could’ve been between them. But in these games, it’s dangerous.

She quickly scanned over the pages as he thumbed through, there were multiple types; mountainous, northern beaches, foothills, oceanic, lakeside. He stopped at one with warmer climates. 

The sudden breeze sent shivers up her spine. Ten was just beyond the mountain range, in the valleys of the mountains that surround the Capitol. Winds were cool this time of year back home. But here it was brisk to her.

Shaking her head, she smiled softly, “No, it’s fine.” Though she denied, indirectly, that it was not that cold, he draped his coat on her and she couldn’t stop the blush from running to her face. “T-thank you.”

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I suppressed my smile when I saw her blush, "You're welcome." I replied. The cold didn't bother me, considering Twelves region. "If you want we can practice our fire making skills up here." I said jokingly. "Actually..." I had a different idea for a crash course, especially since we both did the urban biome and the roof top here was just about as real as it could get. "Here," I extended my hand and helped her to her feet, guiding her to the center of the space while I took a step away from her, so that we were separated by a foot or so.

"Say you're dropped here in the Arena," I nodded to the wide open space, "with nothing but what you have on you. What would you use as a weapon, how would you survive if say I was coming at you?" A little morbid to ask, but it was more realistic than just reading out of a book.