just saw the hunger games movie... possibly looking (:

[peetapocket]

I don't know, mun-- if that's the only problem you have with the movie compared to the book, is it really that bad? Even if we both know what's coming next, it's got to give you a little hope for... well, you know.

[ a small, slightly empty laugh ] No? I guess it's just me, then.

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[babehunt]

I don't get people who get all bent out of shape about that kind of thing. If they add a bunch of car chases that weren't there before who cares! Makes for quality entertainment.

[peetapocket]

[ well, even though junpei isn't really saying anything of value, he does get another dry chuckle out of peeta. ]

Trust me, my canon is a little too exciting as it is. They don't need to add anything else. I'm actually thinking more along the lines of the things they left out.

[babehunt]

They leave out a knife fight? That would lose at least half a star if I was rating it.

[peetapocket]

It would be a dark day in the Capitol if the game makers decided to leave out a knife fight.

[ shrug ] I forgot that not everyone here knows about the Hunger Games.

[babehunt]

Hunger games? If there's knife fighting I'm guessing it's not nice or about eating food.

I haven't seen the movie yet, but...

[recoils]

asddfffsfvh perfect

[peetapocket]

[ he is very okay with this ]

[agreatpianist]

There were a few changes that caught mine off guard...

But which is the one yours had the problem with?

[peetapocket]

Apparently it wasn't clear enough that Katniss was just pretending to be in love with me... and the issue of whether or not I lost my leg. But you won't find me complaining there.

[agreatpianist]

Mine agrees... But I think those both work to your advantage, so I can't blame you for not complaining.

[She smiles ever so slightly.]

[peetapocket]

Yeah, for now. [ at least someone's as optimistic as he is. unlike some people he knows... ]

What about you? Any plans?

[agreatpianist]

[Optimism comes naturally to her... Most of the time.]

Mine is sending me to some place called Distant Skies? She says Katniss and Gale will be there...

[peetapocket]

Then at least you'll have some friends there. Though I guess a place named "Distant Skies" wouldn't be a dreamy paradise, would it?

[ from what he's been hearing, he's going to reserve any hope to the contrary. ]

[stillplaying]

[It's that empty laugh that worries her. Because she remembers what happens next. The Quarter Quell, the uprisings. How could she ever forget?

And she wants to hold him, give him a tight hug and not let go. He gets a crooked grin instead.]

Maybe if she has a problem, you'll get lucky. She'll forget about sending you to any games.

[peetapocket]

[ he's trying not to think about that. instead, he focuses on being able to talk to katniss like this, with no rebellions or hunger games hanging over them . ]

That'd be something. Too bad she's almost as stubborn as you are. [ he grins. ]

[stillplaying]

[And she frowns. Because hearing that does little to reassure her. Why is it always so hard to keep Peeta Mellark safe?]

You can't let her, Peeta.

[peetapocket]

[ he sobers up a little bit at that, no longer smiling lightly and instead looking at her with earnest eyes. ]

Katniss, if you're going somewhere-- any version of you-- then I'm going, too.

[stillplaying]

[Why? Why does he always have to be so noble? She looks away, unable to meet those eyes.

And then she looks back up, a familiar stubborn resolve set in her features.]

Where? Where are you going?

[peetapocket]

[ there, he stops short ]

I don't know yet. My mun's been pretty indecisive so far about where to take me.

[calledcatnip]

You're better off not being sent anywhere, Peeta.

[peetapocket]

I could say the same thing to you.

[ he doesn't mention that he wouldn't mind being sent to a game if it meant being there for her. ]

fff that username just makes me laugh

[calledcatnip]

Well, it's too late. My writer already has a place in mind.

[She doesn't want anyone she knows joining her there, although her writer has different ideas.]

i feel like it ruins anything serious that he has to say though pff

[peetapocket]

Oh, yeah? Where's that? [ he's trying not to sound too interested... no doubt that katniss wouldn't want him following her ]

haha, but mine's not any better. I wasn't feeling very creative when I made it

[calledcatnip]

It's some place called Wonderland, and from what I've heard, it doesn't sound very nice.

[In her opinion, it reminds her of the Hunger Games. It may not be an orchestration of the Capitol, but as far as she's concerned, it might as well be.]

i think it's awesome /o/

[peetapocket]

Funny. With a name like that, you'd think it was some kind of paradise.

Oh, well. I've been needing a vacation, anyway.