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Perfect.
[As sunny as ever, though the beloved Effie Trinket might be faking it. In fact, the odds are extraordinarily high that she is. This is simply the most outrageous of circumstances to find yourself in and being put into "games" is something for tributes, not for escorts.
Still -- ]
A lovely space, lots of room, an audience -- the colors are a bit drab and dreary but everything can be worked with! Yes, this is going to be the start of a beautiful partnership, I think -- I think we'll make a fine team, don't you?
[The smile seems to falter the tiniest bit, uncertain.]
We are making these decisions jointly, aren't we?
ooc; Canon point is Catching Fire, oh... let's say mid-Quarter-Quell. No Mockingjay Effie just yet.
[As sunny as ever, though the beloved Effie Trinket might be faking it. In fact, the odds are extraordinarily high that she is. This is simply the most outrageous of circumstances to find yourself in and being put into "games" is something for tributes, not for escorts.
Still -- ]
A lovely space, lots of room, an audience -- the colors are a bit drab and dreary but everything can be worked with! Yes, this is going to be the start of a beautiful partnership, I think -- I think we'll make a fine team, don't you?
[The smile seems to falter the tiniest bit, uncertain.]
We are making these decisions jointly, aren't we?
ooc; Canon point is Catching Fire, oh... let's say mid-Quarter-Quell. No Mockingjay Effie just yet.
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Well -- that is an optimistic approach to things.
[Upbeat as ever!!!]
Considering the prospects of where I may or may not wind up, I would like at least some input.
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[He motions around.]
I'm sure Katniss and Peeta would love to see you.
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For half a moment, she almost looks pleased.]
Are they well?
[Read: Safe and not trapped in another mindless slaughter pit.]
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[He gives her a smile and a wink.]
You have nothing to worry about.
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I'm hardly worried.
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If anyone could take care of themselves and each other in any situation, it would be Katniss and Peeta.
[Besides -- ]
I'm much more invested in placing my concern on Haymitch and whether or not he's been an embarrassment than I am over those two managing to get by in a -- what is it called, Asgard?
They'll be fine.
[It has to be safer than Panem for the Mockingjay and her Baker.]
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Haymitch isn't with us, yet but I wouldn't put it past him to show up. My mun said they are working on that one. Also you're right, Peeta and Katniss are good as long as they are there together.
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[A bit dryly.
Haymitch Abernathy is the thorn in her side that just won't ever leave. This is what she needs to deal with.]
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Well --
[Augh. Effie is horrible at this sort of talk. It's a force of habit, smiling and laughing and bowing away the awful, sweeping it under the rug. Discussing how awful their home is -- Effie tries not to think about it.
Still, Peeta and Katniss deserve the best for the rest of their lives, for what they endured.]
-- I suppose we make quite the effective dysfunctional team.
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Having Haymitch and I around will expand your family?
[Deliberate emphasis on Haymitch because have you even eaten a meal with him.]
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[He leans forward with a smile.]
Give him a little credit.
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[Ever the delightful smile, and behind the chipper cheerfulness, a great note of relief.]
I could never be sick of my two favorite victors.
[Her only Victors, but she'll just continue on, who has time for the little details -- except Effie, who is reaching out and plucking at Peeta's collar with absolutely no regard to whether or not he wants her to do that because Peeta what are you wearing omg :(]
Though I see fame has clearly gotten to you and you think you can't dress for appearance anymore.
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I give him credit when credit is due.
[huff.]
-- how many of you are there? Victors? Tributes? Anyone from the Capitol?
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[He pauses.]
Including myself there are five victors: Peeta, Katniss, Johanna Mason, Annie Cresta and I.
There is Rue from District 11, Prim Everdeen and Gale from District 12, and that about sums it up.
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[Peeta looks down at himself, then up at her again with raised eyebrows.]
The guy at the store said this was a good look for me. I bought one in every color.
[Okay, so he's putting on a little, playing the See how much we need you? card.]
He cuts hair too. I'm thinking about going back.
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Rue, Prim, Gale.]
Katniss must be thrilled.
[ -- as thrilled as Katniss ever is, anyway.]
Though I fail to see how you can all fit in one house comfortably.
[Do you all own a mansion or something.]
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Come on Effie, I bet you'd enjoy it.
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But then Effie seems to realize Peeta is just messing with her and she frowns.]
Well.
[She twists the fabric slightly between her fingers before letting the collar drop.]
The effort is what counts.
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Still -- logistics!]
Is it truly safe there?
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[Shifting gears, buttering her up like a fresh loaf of bread.]
I am trying, though. To be a good example, make District 12 proud. But it would be easier with you there. You're good at bringing out the best in us.
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-- I'll do my best.
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Hmm?
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Oh, well, you know -- I try. Coal into pearls, remember?
[And taking that as invitation, Effie goes about straightening his clothes to make him look halfway decent, though it's with much less heart than before.]
But before you continue flattering me, I have absolutely nothing to shine up anymore. You are perfectly capable of making District 12 shine without my help.
[As she... plucks a loose thread.]
This shirt and all.
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I daresay Finnick had a more appropriate way of looking at the situation, but to each their own, Johanna.
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-- well, it's better, isn't it? To be in that world versus our own, for Katniss. I -- it's not difficult to overhear the rumors, however much Haymitch and I attempt to squash them.
[The Mockingjay, the bringer of the Revolution, the Girl On Fire.
Someone from the Capitol is probably not welcome in a house full of victors, dead tributes, and their families.]
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Why am I not surprised. Trust you lot to put a 'pleasant spin' on all of this. We're just game pieces, again, and you know it.
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Though Effie looks at Johanna with a quiet frown, her smile abruptly gone, and she genuinely looks as if she's having... difficulty with saying what she's about to say, but she tries to be sincere nonetheless.]
None of this is fair.
[But as she knows Johanna won't appreciate that -- ]
The least I can do is attempt to remain optimistic.
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[He points out softly.]
You are as much family as they are.
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[A gentle reminder. Effie is very much aware of how she is in a much better position because of her place in the Capitol.
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[But it's said quietly. The Capitol is always listening.]
Katniss and Peeta -- you, the other Victors, you all deserve more.
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[As it's obviously not your area of expertise.]
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Why wouldn't it?
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...She doesn't really have Katniss's personal experience with you, so you're mostly just the woman who took Katniss away.]
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And you're going to have keep control over this, are you? No worries at all.
[He doesn't buy it.]
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Worrying adds ten years to your complexion.
[Read: she's fucking terrified what is this norse god shit :(]
I'm going to be perfectly fine.