#ash fairchild.

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Why does Creon dislike Ash?

they're a little a lot upset about how much more significant Ash is in Mcs life. They believe that compared to Ash, they're nothing more than a chapter, while Ash is mcs future, and they hate them for it

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39/Ash

39: “ I wish we could stay like this forever. ”

bet you thought this was gonna be a fluffy thing when you asked for it huh

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The only thing I can hear is two words echoing over and over again. No not words. A name. The most important name in my life.  

Asher Fairchild.  

It repeats on a continuous loop in my mind until their name almost loses meaning.  

Asher Fairchild.  

Ash Fairchild.  

Ash. 

My Ash.  

Not even twenty-four hours ago we were busy watching the stars and climbing rooftops. I can still smell the night air and the scent of leather that follows Ash everywhere they go. If I try hard enough, I can almost hear their laugh, almost feel the softness of their hair, almost see their blinding grin.  

Right now, that grin is nowhere to be seen. In its place is a tight lipped smile that I can tell is their attempt to stop themselves from crying.  

Why on Earth does it have to be them? Everyone knows the world is cruel, but this is downright evil. Of the thousands of names in that bowl there should be no way that the name Asher Fairchild should ever be called.  

I’m shoving my way through the crowd desperate to reach Ash. I have no idea what I’m going to do but I can’t just stand here and watch my light walk out of my life and straight to their death.  

There has to be something I can do. Could I volunteer? Or I could find some way to get them to redo the reaping. I can beg Father to stop and pick a different name. The Vesper name is powerful but is it really powerful enough to overrule a reaping? No, it's not, maybe I can knock over some of the cameras and cause a scene. I just need to do something. I don’t care how much trouble it’ll get me into. If it means Ash gets to live, I’ll gladly take any punishment.  

I’ve finally managed to shove my way to the edge of the crowd, and I can see Ash walking down to climb the stairs up to the stage. 

Just as they start to walk past me, I manage to reach out and grab their wrist, stopping them from moving any further. Any semblance of a plan that I had immediately disappears when I look into their eyes. I expected to see fear. Who wouldn’t be terrified in this moment, but all I can see in their eyes is the grim acceptance of their fate.  

How can they just accept this so easily? They are walking to their literal death and they’re just okay with it? That’s not the Ash I know. The Ash that I know would fight this as much as they could, or they’d at least make it a show that nobody could turn away from. Instead, all they’re doing is putting on a smile and going quietly.  

My confusion stops me from being able to say anything. So caught up in trying to figure out what is wrong with them, I don’t even notice the peacekeepers that have started to walk towards us. The moment I feel a hand on my shoulder I’m snapped back into reality.  

They’re trying to pull me away, but I refuse to let go of Ash’s wrist. My grip so tight it has to be hurting them, but I can’t let myself care about that not right now. If I let go, I might not ever get a goodbye. So, I decide to hold on for dear life.  

There’re four peacekeepers now, two behind me and two behind Ash, and each pair is getting ready to pull us apart. The fear that runs through my body is indescribable. Suddenly I’m able to understand why Hope freezes any time I try to take his favorite toy from him. I’m taking the most important thing in his life away and all he can do is sit there and watch.  

I feel a hand wrap around the one I have latched to Ash’s wrist but this time I don’t feel the leather of a peacekeepers glove. Instead, I feel Ash’s warm and slightly shaky hand begin to pull mine away from them.  

“You have to let go [Name]]. Please don’t make this a fight” they plead with me, their voice is so quiet that I can barely hear them.  

“I’m not going to just let this happen Ash.” 

“Yes, you are.” 

They finally manage to pry my hand off their wrist but instead of stepping away they take a step forward and cup my face. We don’t say a word. I honestly don’t think either of us know what to say; not with all of Panem watching us. Instead, Ash leans forward and presses a kiss on my forehead. I desperately wish we could stay like this forever. Just as the peacekeepers begin to pull us away Ash leans to whisper in my ear. 

“If you’re quick I bet you could sneak into the Justice Building. We can talk in there.” 

For a second, I see the regular Ash again but just as quickly they’re gone. With a flash of a smile, they turn back to the stage and keep walking. I’m suddenly all too aware of the number of eyes I have on me. I even manage to spot a camera still pointed in my direction.  

The peacekeepers try to pull me back, but I quickly shove off their hands and walk back into the crowd without them. I don’t care how many laws I’m breaking by leaving the reaping or how many more I’ll be breaking by sneaking into the Justice Building. If they’re going to take Ash from me, I’m going to at least get a proper goodbye. 

The last thing I see before I duck out of the crowd are my father's eyes.  

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How flirtatious are the RO's?

i feel like ive answered this before but i cant find it...so if i did and the answers are different ignore that. this is the real answer🤭

Ash: Ash was flirtatious but in a very playful way. Anytime they'd flirt, it wasn't always easy to tell whether or not they were joking or actually being serious

Creon: Creon is pretty flirtatious, but they're not bold about it. They want to be, but they can't, so they settle for subtlety and the occasional touch that makes you really pay attention to them and focus on their advances

Aurel: There is not a flirtatious bone in Aurels body. They prefer to just admire someone they're interested in from a distance. They wouldn't ever try to flirt with anyone unless they are absolutely sure the interest is mutual

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i remember a while ago seeing someone share what paintings they felt fit their character and i kinda want to do it too

so enjoy😋

Ash Fairchild:

Ophelia

"This work shows the death of Ophelia, a scene from Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Traumatised when Hamlet breaks off their betrothal and accidentally kills her father, she allows herself to fall into a stream and drown."

Aurel Weaver:

Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld

"In this painting, the fabled musician Orpheus--who beguiled the Greek gods to allow him to retrieve his beloved wife, who had been fatally bitten by a snake--leads her tenderly from the underworld."

Creon Levesque:

The Fallen Angel

"...the artist tweaked the earlier study in order to allow the fallen angel to stare out from behind his arm, rather than looking directly downwards. He even adds a tear, symbolising beautifully the pain of being cast out. The folded arms with hands clenched continues this mood, and also shows him shielding himself in despair, but also shame at what has happened."

Clio Levesque:

Magdalene with Two Flames

"The painting depicts Mary Magdalene, a companion of Christ, who exchanged her previous worldly lifestyle for a life of penance and contemplation. She is shown, illuminated by a candle, sitting in a meditative pose in front of a mirror. The light from the candle and its reflection create a strong chiaroscuro effect, with the subject's brightly lit face and breast contrasting with the darkness of the rest of the composition. Both the candle and the human skull she is holding are metaphors for the fragility of life and her discarded jewellery for the meaningless value of worldly possessions and for her atonement."

Mc Vesper:

Christina's World

"...a masterful exploration and depiction of Christina's own inner world, just like the title suggests. In the painting, as in life, Christina moves toward her ancestral property despite her difficulties, thus depicting her hard-working character."

Soren Vesper:

Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan

"It depicts the grief-stricken Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible cradling his dying son, the Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich, shortly after the elder Ivan had dealt a fatal blow to his son's head in a fit of anger. The painting portrays the anguish and remorse on the face of the elder Ivan and the gentleness of the dying Tsarevich, forgiving his father with his tears."

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If Creon had known that MC and Ash had a romantic relationship, would a part of them have been glad that Ash died?

Yes I think a small part of them would be glad. And then there's a part of them that is upset that they're not ashamed of it. Creon wants to be a good person but their nature is pretty possessive especially when it comes to Mc. They like Mc being theirs and only theirs. Obviously they'd never tell Mc that they're glad Ash died. They know how to have some respect for the dead☝️

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How would Ash comfort a dying MC who chose to kill themselves so Ash would be able to go home? Would they ever be able to move on and love anybody else? What is MC told Ash they were scared?

They'd sing to them as they died. Kinda similar to the way Katniss sings to Rue when she dies. Ash may have danced a lot back home, but they only sang when they were with the people they loved.

I don't see them ever loving anyone else again. Even if Mc and Ash weren't together, the guilt of Mcs death would stop them from ever being able to properly move forward in life.

If Mc told them they were scared, Ash would fight to not sob in front of them. They dont want the last thing that Mc sees is their best friend crying. They want their last moment's to be as enjoyable as possible

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ok for the notes ask! what about a note from mc to ash (beyond the grave). bonus points for following up on the ash to mc letter!! god i love ur angst

Ash,

I get it now. I mean, I get what you what you meant by how painful grief is. It's so easy to drown in it. I thought it was something that I would be able to manage; something that I could push through, but I can't. I knew you were strong, but I never realized till now how strong you really were. How did you do it? How did you get through the day without feeling like the entire weight of the world was on your chest? I don't think I've been able to take a full breath since the day of the reaping. I'm trying Ash, I really am, but I can feel myself crumbling. I can't sleep. I can hardly eat. I spend most of my days stuck in a daze. My parents upped my dosage of whatever pills they're giving me now. I have no idea what they're supposed to do, but they're certainly not making me feel any better. I don't think anything will if I'm honest. I've already broken so many promises that I made to you, and I'm sorry. I've never been very good at keeping my word, have I?

I have kept one promise, though. I'm trying my best to do what I can for Osian and your Mom, but you know how your Mom is. She'll only take what is necessary, and even then, it's not much. I want to just fully take care of them, but even if I was allowed to, I think she might take it as more of an insult than anything. You weren't lying when you said she was strong. Out of me, Osian, and your Mom, I think she might be functioning the best. I don't know how. Im sure she has that same ache in her chest that I have, but she still manages to keep going. Maybe it's just a Fairchild thing. You're all so strong. I'm almost jealous.

I miss you. I wish I could be angry at you for not coming home, but I can't bring myself to it. I could never be angry at you of all people. I'm sorry that there are so many things in your life that you never got to see. I wish I could go back in time and trade places. Make sure my name is the one called out instead of yours. You deserved to have the time that I have. You, of all people, should've been allowed to live a full, happy life. I'm sorry you never got to see your forest. It shouldn't have been like this.

I love you,

[[Name]]