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Post by kimcora on Apr 14, 2012 21:09:00 GMT -5
Terra gave him a weird look, one that showed she thought Mikk was strange. She was surprised to hear some one thank her. She'd never been thanked before in her life. It was customary in District 1 to always expect not having to show gratitude to anyone. She turned her attention to the other kids and went back to her work with the other weapons.
Kai looked over at Ava not realizing he'd had a larger audience than just the two kids from a farther off District. He stood from the water side and let his natural smile take its place once again on his features. "Yeah, in a sense. See they teach you guys to make a standard hook, when really fish are attacked to activity." He looked to the instructor standing nearby who also looked a bit surprised at Kai. Kai stuck out a hand with a questioning look and the lady gave him an extra set of the wire, "Bait gives the fish something pretty to look at. Like worms and things move-like anything, fish are attracted to movement-I guess you could say its a fish thing-they have pretty short attantion spans-but anyways if there isn't bait available its best to use an interesting hook-" As he rambled all too quickly, he worked on one of the wires twisting and turning it in his hands. He was in his element, completely oblivious that he was talking a bit too fast for others comfort. "-Well I guess nets are fun too but they take to long to set-so a cool hook is your best option-like this!" He opened his hand and in his palm was the wire now twisted in a weird way to look like a frog with is four legs spead to resemble one swimming. "These are my favorite-see watch." He placed it in the water and the loops on its feet caught the top of the water, allowing it to skim the surface instead of sink. Almost instantly a fish leapt up and bit the hook and Kai dragged him in like the other. He unhooked the fish and tossed it back showing Ava the slightly bent hook with a smile. "I could teach you if you want to learn." He said with a shrug since he had nothing else here he was really interested in learning.
Vexus looked back when he noticed Candez had scaled the mountain. It was impressive for a girl her size. He slid down the rope tied to the side and made his way to the other portion of the course. When he hit the floor he looked to his hand to see it was bruising. He gave a curse under his breath and tried to shake it out with no avail.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 14, 2012 23:13:19 GMT -5
Candez felt Vexus's eyes on her and she gave him a smirk, she could see his hand bruising, but she didn't say a word as she slid down behind him. She watched him go then went the same way- curious about him now. She looked up at the window where the people were and a few where commenting on things and writing things, she shook her head slowly then looked on for Vexus.
-------------- Ava gasped looking at his handy work. "Wow, your quick at that. Would it be better to make the no- bait on in the area or would you recommend using the bait one? I don't clearly understand fishing but I usually just use a hammer..." She giggled a little at her dumbness for not being versatile in certain things. Mikk soon joined her, as he looked over her shoulder at Kai," Hey, nice hook, hey teach- is this water safe to drink or do we have to purify it?" He was in a better mood now that he had some one be friendly today, though it was some one hew as in a death match with's partner but ti was all fun and games til they actually started.
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Post by kimcora on Apr 15, 2012 16:29:46 GMT -5
Vexus had taken to listening to an instructor who was teaching vantage point shooting. The man had been droning on about the importance of aim when it came to shooting any type of weapon for far away. Vexus of course found this elementary school leveled but the others there were truly interested. He gave a snicker when the instructor completely missed his shot with the bow and the instructor turned to him with furocious look. "Well, I guess we have a volunteer." Vexus gave the man a shrug. "It will only embarrass you." Vexus told him and the man sneered. "Try me." Vexus walked from the group up to the instructor who all but shoved the bow in his hands. Little did this man know, bows were Vexus's specialty. Vexus raised the bow his eyes locking on the target he was suposed to be hitting. However he smiled and tilted the bow slightly and let the arrow fly. It wizzed past two tributes and went through the forehead of a dummy near Candez. Vexus gave her a look that she could see even from far off, telling her he wasn't appreciating being followed, before he handed the bow to the wide eyed instructor and turned on his heels to find something else to take on. ~~~ Kai liked Ava's enthusiasm to learn. It was refreshing. "Hm, personally I think you'd like the no-bait better. It means you don't have to waste resources on one fish." He handed her the frog and gave a shrug. "I'm not sure if they'll let you keep it, but study it. If District 2 really is facous for its stone work I'm sure bending a little wire can't pass up your understanding." He said with confidence before he looked to Mikk when he came over. The instructor had taken a back seat to Kai since he seemed to know more than she did. "The water? Well, this is fresh water. But the arena might have salt water or perhaps even be tainted water. I remember the year a girl died from drinking the water from the lake in The Games because it was laced with sulfur." He shivered a bit and gave Mikk a soft frown. "The best thing to do is smell it. If it smells funny don't touch it, stagnant water should be purified but is okay to drink in small amounts, while running water is most always okay to drink directly." He gave a small laugh. "It's funny. I never really thought I'd ever use any of this information outside of my District." He said also finding it funny most of these people hadn't seen more water than a stream or perhaps a small lake.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 15, 2012 18:41:29 GMT -5
Candez had been watching Vexus only when eh hit the dummy by her she grinned at his small challenge. She finally knew what Mikk had meant by him challenging Vexus, it was just a thing that was necessary since he started it with his attitude. She still followed him and watched him only when it got to the bomb section she grinned volunteering to detonate a few, she had placed them strategically and made sure the echo would blast in a pattern, bouncing off certain objects here and there to make one final position where she wanted it to be. Finally stepping back by the instructor she grinned, looking at a few other tributes. Pressing the button, the instructor looked nervous about the debris she was going to kick up. one- two- three- four- five. All went off in a chain reaction time and one sound effect hit the next amplifying it a greater time each time. It echoed in a zig-zag pattern then and final bow sent it to the tributes them selves. The instructor looked confused when they suddenly couldn't hear anything. Candez had her head phone on still- it completely blocking the radiating sounds out when she switched them on. Every one around them clapped their hands over their ears, some even bleeding from their ears from their ear drums being blown. Mikk's head shot up at the echo and yelled across the area," Candez, Play nice, these people don't have morphs." She heard him clearly, she sighed," Ops, I forgot. Sorry..." She said then giggled innocently. Her eyes flashing to Vexus at his earlier challenge. She felt a rush of adrenaline go threw her like she used to feel at work- she loved it.
---------- Ava looked up at Mikk when he yelled across the place but laughed when she figured out why, when the noise finally echoed she understood about the sound wave. "Thats funny, so kai- only running water is safe right off the bat or should we even boil it at that point- if it is running but smells a bit off? Also what if it comes in contact with a poisonous effects? Then what?"
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Post by kimcora on Apr 15, 2012 23:21:52 GMT -5
Terra who was close by when the explosions went off, clapped hands over her ears. She could feel the metal weapons beside her vibrating and hand to hurry away from the noise before it blew her eardrums out. Vexus turned toward the echo wincing at the magnitude and pressed his hands over his ears since she had followed him to this group. He saw Candez, her blue hair unmistakeable from where he was and he gave her a small smirk. She had a tough spirit for a kid, something he really did like. These Games would be interesting, she would make sure of that.
Kai jumped slightly at the sound of the explosion and his head jerked in the direction of the noise. The vibration caused the water to upset and slosh around beside where they stood. He stood there seemed stunned as a memory flashed by his eyes, one of when he was young. A young Kai, only about 10 at the time, was caught up in the crowd, runing towards the center of the madness. He'd gotten seperated from his father when the riot had ensued and he was trying to get back to him. He called out over the noise but only got panicked cries in response. Suddenly shots were fired and he saw a few people drop to the ground. The few Peacekeeper's in charge of crowd control for their District were trying to fight back the mob but most were failing. It had only been moments before Kai had head the sound of a stealth pale and then finally a loud explosion threw him back to the ground. The last thing he remembered was smoke, fire, and the water by an obliterated dock being dyed completely red.
Kai was sucked back from the memory when Ava spoke, asking him another question he shook his head before looking to Ava with a smile, his expression perfectly chipper, though his mind was reeling and his stomach clenched in apprehension. "Ah running water is-safe as long as its clear or has a jadeish tint in it's depths- and-the stufff about dillutants can be removed by-by-boiling it if- as long as its not sulfiric-or acidic-Sorry, just a moment." He suddenly felt a wave of nausea coming over him to the point he couldn't speak. He was trying to keep up the appearance he was fine but he was failing. He finally had to leave the instructor noticing he looked like he was getting ready to be sick. The lady lead him off without question, since she didn't want to have to clean up after him if he really was sick, and Talise got to her feet when she saw Kai leaving. She looked back to where he had been and saw Ava and Mikk there. She hurried after Kai but a Peacekeeper stopped her and forced her back. She frowned and quickly hurried over to Ava and Mikk to find out what was going on. "Kai, is he introuble-hurt?" She asked her fear clearly shown in her features.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 15, 2012 23:33:57 GMT -5
"He suddenly felt sick after the explosion... I'm sorry I hope he is going to be alright, he is a great kid." Mikk said to her as Ava looked a bit confused as she tried to remember what she had learned today. Candez eventually skipped over to see Mikk and Ava and the other girl Kai hung out with. "Sorry mikk, I got carried away with a challenge...Vexus had it coming you were right." She grinned innocently at him, he shook his head ruffling her ahir witch earned him a scowl. "Really? I had it perfect this morning!" She stood there trying to fix it then her eyes locked on Talsie's- she looked a bit upset," Whats your problem?"
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Post by kimcora on Apr 16, 2012 21:46:44 GMT -5
Talise looked back toward the door then back at the others. He got sick after the explosions? That was odd, she hadn't thought Kai would be prone to being shaken by anything. But there was a chance he was just sensitive to loud noises. Everyone had their limits. She looked to Candez, the cause of his distress and she all but blew her off. "Nothing." She said before she bowed her head a little to them. "Th-Thank you." she said before she walked off to wait to make sure Kai was alright. ~~~ Kai gave a dry heave, his mind trying to block out the memory that filled his entire being. Every noise around him in the bathroom was a shout of terror, every smell the scent of cinders and burning flesh, every sight a charred image of his home, and every feeling was fear that made his body shiver. He was unable to handle that anguish that hit him in that moment. The doctors bak home ahd said he might suffer some PTD if not hearing loss and permanant scars. Thank god his hearing wasn't all that bad, since he could read lips quite nicely, the scars were now gone, but this stupid inability to cope drove him up the wall. He got to his feet shakily and left the stall heading to the marble countertopped sinks that rimmed beneath a massive mirror. He splashed his face with water and tried to wash away his fear. It only helped to throughly soak his hair and leave him looking like he just tried to drown himself. He gave a sigh as he took in his appearance in the mirror. He looked like he'd just come from the ocean back home, after enjoying a long day out at sea....or perhaps a short family trip to the North shore with his family. He frowned at the thought of his last family trip, the memory of his father and him in the water still a prominent part of his memory. He looked over his red hair and coppery eyes, the color of his skin, even the way his face was shaped. He really did resemble his father, so much so it was even hard for his mother to tell the difference.....He looked down, taking in a shaky breath. He needed to get a grip on himself, not dwelling on all this pity on his life crap. He heard the door open and quickly he looked to find a Peacekeeper there. "There's someone that swants to speak with you." Kai's eyes narrowed a bit and he gave a small nodd before he followed. He knew who wanted to speak with him and it wouldn't be good to keep them waiting. Kai was lead down the hall to a room that was closed off to everyone except those that had the passcode. The door opened before the Peacekeeper had time to even question Kai if he knew the code. Kai quickly stepped in and the door slid shut behind him and locked. He was now trapped in a rather small lounge space, with a few comfortable places to sit and a large screen that portrayed all the goings on in the Training Center. "Well, that was quite a preformance Kai." Kai looked at the couch to find the man who was adressing him. It was a tall lanky man, with light sandy colored hair, his fox featured face clean shaven and his suit pure Capitol pristeen. His golden eyes looked to Kai and Kai stood his ground as he flashed him a pearly white smile. He gave Kai's cold look a raise of a sandy brow. "Let me guess...it wasn't an act?" "I was simply caught off gaurd. Nothing big." He said quietly and the man gave a sigh. "Ah but it is something big, Kai. And you know that don't you?" He got to his feet, pacing over to him with a thoughtful look. "There will be more explosions like that one Kai, there will be blood shed, violence, and quite a few mangled scenes, its my job to make sure of that." "I understand that. I'm fine." Kai growled but the man simply gave a tisk and a fo-sypathetic look. "But I don't think you do. How can I be so sure you wont panic at the first sight of blood Kai? How can I be sure that you are prepared to do whatever it takes?" Kai glared at him, looking very different from the happy child he normally was. "I will do what it takes...I have no other choice." He said and the man gave him a rather humored smirk. "Ah, I supose that's true. After all, wouldn't want to dissapoint the President, especially when he has everything you hold dear hanging in a very perilous postion...." He walked past Kai, stopping a moment at his side to check something. "Good, you kept your tracker..." He snickered giving the scar bellow Kai's temple a flick. Kai winced and raised a hand there. "Take some time for rest Kai, and to sort out those useless emotions.... You're done training for the day." He said before the man disappeared down the hall, calling back to him in a sickeningly humored voice, "Happy Hunger Games."
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Post by vamperious on Apr 18, 2012 12:02:39 GMT -5
((havent read the books or watched the movie...idk how this works Xd ill just continue my day lol))
"Humm, whats eating her?" She asked half assed to Mikk who frowned at her," Your little explosion triggered some thing a memory or something from that boy... I don't think he was afraid...so i don't know how to conclude this right. Ava whats your idea on it?" She didn't look up till a few delayed moments," So if I drink the clear, not so smelly water I will live.. good. what did you say?" Ian rolled his eyes knowing that she was spacing out. "It could have been a memory or a night mare even. He looked locked in his head..." Mikk nodded, not looking up, already knowing who it was Candez however turned to look at him," Who brought you into this conversation?" Mikk smacked her in the arm, she turned her glare to him. "This is Ava's partner tribute. Be more polite. or I'll leave you to fen for your self." He told her in a very serious tone, making Ava take a step back, he didn't seem like the kind of person to threaten his own partner as in a death threat before the games even begin. "Umm, Mikk thats a bit mean on the Kid." He looked to her, his look suddenly changing to a smile," No, Its not, I'm being very polite and very lenient with her and she knows it." Candez stood there rubber her arm with her hand, eyes to the ground knowing she was in the wrong an she had just gotten called out on it. She hated it but it was true, she hadn't been polite to people she might eventually depend on to save her life.
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Post by kimcora on Apr 19, 2012 23:08:06 GMT -5
(Lol IK I'm just trying to get through the formality stuff, gotta add the chara developement after all. It's just basically this day of training, tomorrow is the judging training day and that night is the interview. Then its off to the Games the next morning. It's all a schedualed thing that way I thought we can kinda throw in more about the chara's actually making connections and maybe giving away a little more why their in the Games *cough cough* like Kai *cough cough* lol)
(time for the all magical time jump since there isn't much you can really write about if you aren't down of the specifics lol) It seemed the day ran on forever, everyone competeing over the smallest things to the largest. Most worked with instructors, courses and weapons till they were exhausted while others took it easy, saving their worry for the judging tomorrow. That was where their fighting and skill counted, when the Game Makers would judge and give them a score on skill level. That score could make or break you in this competition. Terra and Vexus were one of those that came out of the room in a rather brisk and well energized mood. Vexus was forced to take a break because of his hand while Terra was allowed to head down to dinner. She entered the large dinning hall in bright fluffed sun dress that made her feel more like she was at home and not going to dine with those she was competing with. She found a table and tossed her pink hair over a shoulder, her bright eyes taking in the tributes there with calculating, warm looks. She was sure some of these lesser District kids had potential somewhere in them, and she couldn't pass up on an ally where she could need one. ~~~ Talise completed training and instantly headed to her apartment with Effie. Kai hadn't returned and she assumed he was there. They entered the apratment and Talise istantly went to find him. She looked around each room, her eyes finally catching sight of someone standing by a large window that looked out on the artificial sea. She crept closer to find it was Kai, in his room, the room dark except for the light of the sea that colored him blue. He was down to a pain of pants, his arms folded across his bare chest that's contoures caught in that little light with shadow. Talise quickly made her mind quit going into uncharted attraction and she looked up at his face. She was shocked to find there were tears streaming down with stone expressioned face. She felt the tug of something deep within her. In that blue light, with his hair now colored dark from the shadow, he oddly remembled her brother in her mind. She crept forward and reached out to him. Her hand had barely brushed his arm when he turned to look at her. His eyes still had tears in them but he was smiling brightly as if he didn't realize he was crying. "Oh hey Talise!" He said cheerfully and she gave him a weird look. He cleared his throat awkwardly and gave her an apologetic look. "Sorry I left you out there, I was feeling kinda sick. It must have been breakfast." When she still had that weird he tried to evaluate himself. He was shocked when he checked his face to find it was tears. He hadn't known he was crying. "Ah sorry, when I feel sick my eyes water alot, its pretty bad." He laughed trying to cover it up as best he could. He really didn't want to have to explain himself to her. Talise surprisingly gave a shrug, her lips taking on a soft smile. "Okay....well I wanted to see if you wanted to get dinner?" He blinked at her acceptance of his obvious lie but then again why should he question it. "Sure I'd love to." He said before throwing on a shirt and following her down to meet with the others.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 23, 2012 9:54:10 GMT -5
Heading back to the rooms Mikk didn't' say a word to Candez, her head still down from getting scolded earlier. He didn't like disobedient children it made him less likely wanting to keep her around. "Sorry...I was being disrespectful to an ally..." He nodded to her then went to change, He put on a formal like suit, it was a bit odd colored to him but they were more electronic colors... An electric blue suit and a white shirt and a pair of black shoes and blue shocks, he though it was a bit funny. Mikk waited for Candez who decided to wear a blue dress, tight along the legs and loose on the top. He liked it but if anything she was a bit young to be wearing such a thing. "You look lovely, shall I escort you to dinner?" She nodded, them both heading back down where they had been the night before, when they arrived they saw Terra who was looking at every one as thought hey could have been a positional threat or an ally. "Good evening Terra, You look lovely this evening." he said in his usual suave voice. He seated Candez and took a seat for himself at a table where Ava and Ian were. Mikk was chasing Ava since she reminded him the most of his wife. "Good evening every one." They nodded, Candez going into conversation with Ian over today events and Ian was amazed at her explosion. "Thanks, It was just a pattern I learned when I was young to make a the sound ricochet and harm my enemies." "yeah only it his every one.. Including me...Am I your enemy?" Candez shook her head hastily, " No no no your not... it was a mistake, I was challenging some one..." she said as she cased her eyes about looking for Vexus - not finding him. Ava found this funny, she waved at Terra whom she hadn't noticed being in the room. She stopped and tugged her dress down, " I really wish they would give me clothes with more fabric..." Ian frowned looking at her, " Why would they? They are hoping to distract the men."
She picked up a random food and chucked it at him, " Watch it squirt." He laughed as he ducked it rolled onto the floor behind him. Mikk didn't have any issue with it but she did- however he was loving the distraction. Her cheeks were slightly pink, " Men, they are all the same..."Shaking her head she smiled, and continued to eat. -Candez's dress -Mikk's suit- ((It sounded odd so I found a pic...lol sorry lol)) -Ava's dress
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Post by kimcora on Apr 23, 2012 19:28:32 GMT -5
Talise threw on something she could find that would be comfortable. She enjoyed the dresses prepared for her by Effie and chose one of them with a little care. It was long and a whiteish blue down to her knees with chiffon and a knot of grey fabric tied beneath her chest. She walke out of the elevator with Kai, who simply wore a grey shirt and a pair of dark jeans. He was too tired to dress up. Hell he was too tired to be going to dinner but he couldn't let Talise know that. He remembered what he was told. He had to bury the weak emotions and get serious. He smiled and thought about something happy to keep himself in line. When they entered the room Kai noticed the group from earlier. He walked over to them with Talise, who had looked to Candez with a bit of aprehension. It really was something the girl did after all that made Kai react. "Hey guys sorry about earlier." He said cheerfully and Talise gave him a small look. He changed so instantly from earlier when he was to the point of tears. He noticed her look, putting a finger to his lips and giving her a wink. She understood he didn't want her to tell so she simply shook her head and sat down. "So how did you guys like training today? I found it really interesting. Though interesting is just putting it lightly-perhaps its more fun-no not fun either-enlightening! that's the word-" Talise gave him a nudge to catch him in his ramble and he quickly stopped while he was ahead. He didn't wish to push things.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 26, 2012 8:23:36 GMT -5
Ava laughed at him when he rambled," Indeed it was something new for all of us.""Yeah- some more than others... Sorry about earlier Kai..." Candez said looking to Kai a bit apologetically. She did feel bad but echos just made her so excited she got out of control from time to time. Mikk gave her hand a reassuring squeeze that she was doing the right thing," Good, now I won't mind If you wake me up to obnoxiously loud music in the morning." That made her smile," I won't take your blanket this time..." She offered up a smile. Ian was watching Talsie and how she was reacting like she was shielding Kai from them. He was seated next to her so he leaned close to her ear and whispered," Why are you playing the shield? Are we that dangerous?" He made it seem like he was just talking to her but he wasn't he was wondering what was going on, he hated being in the dark on things.
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Post by kimcora on Apr 28, 2012 21:39:00 GMT -5
Kai gave Candez a shake of his head. "No need to apologize, but thank you. Loud noises just mess with my ears, it's been a problem since I was little.." He was being honest, though it was something someone could possibly use against him. He didn't find these people to be coniving or even really at a need for tricks to get ahead. They would fight but on their own terms. "But tomorrow I'm bringing my A game. Be prepared." He said, enthusiastically and Talise gave another flinch. Talise had a sense Kai was lying in a way. She was always able to tell when her brother lied...she frowned at that thought and the pain it brought with it. No sooner had that thought come, the boy, Ian if she remembered correctly, asked her why she was being so protective of Kai. Talise really didn't have an answer, though the truth was in that back part of her mind. Kai reminded her of her brother, and by protecting him-well-it was like bringing Finn back. She looked to him, her grey eyes void of more than just calculation. She gave a blink and suddenly there was softness there and underlying fear. "I'm not quite sure." She said to both questions, her voice soft and hesitant, since she hardly spoke with people she didn't feel comfortable around.
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Post by vamperious on Apr 29, 2012 16:09:18 GMT -5
"I think you do, but just think on things..." He whispered back to her then returned to making fun of Ava. "You do know that you don't gotta dress up still right?" "Oh shut up, that pervert of a man picked everything." He grinned looking at Kai when he commented on his A game. "I will as well, and Hopefully if I do that again, you won't be too close, Hopefully we can work together. for a short bit at least." Candez said with a smile at him, hoping to make it better and bridge the difference still. Ian smiled at her sereneness,"You got a point, Hopefully we can work together to survive. " Mikk sighed and a smile hit his lips when Candez was trying to make it up to him. "Well, I"m tired so I think I'm gonna retire early...Good night, It was lovely seeing you Talsie, Terra, and Ava. Gentlemen. " He nodded to them and headed to the elevators. He was tired and he was going to take a long shower then get some sleep to get ready for tomorrow. Candez's brow furrowed as he walked by,"Good night."
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Post by kimcora on Apr 29, 2012 20:30:23 GMT -5
Talise gave Ian a look before she all but dismissed him by turning her head from him. Kai saw her put off-ness and looked to the others, still smiling. "I look forward to it, from all of you." He said to the idea of working with them. He had a feeling though things wouldn't work out that way...but he could be kind while he could....Terra sauntered to the table and sat where Mikk had left. "I see he was tired. I like the outfits, everyone. Very tasteful." She said with a smile as she took a sweet to snack on. She glanced up at Kai and her smile came up, she had head an interesting bit on him...seems he got to miss practice today. Kai watched Mikk leave and wanted to leave himself. But he thought it wrong to get up now. He gave Ava a smile. "Perhaps you should stand your ground a bit more. After all, they have to listen to their Tribute." He said and Talise rolled her eyes. "You listen to Effie all the time Kai." She said and he smirked. "Because it makes her feel better." He gave a shrug and knew that tomorrow he would have to wake up and 'listen to effie' some more. It was better to give in than fight what must be done.
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