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]

[agreatpianist]

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

But which is the one yours had the problem with?

[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.

[calledcatnip]

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

asddfffsfvh perfect

[peetapocket]

[ he is very okay with this ]

[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.

[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. ]

[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.

well thank you! :D Also if you're interested, the game in question is Entranceway

[calledcatnip]

I know, but it's not. People die there just like they do in the games, and once you're there, there's no going home.

[She gives him a look. Calling these games a vacation is just wrong.]

[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.

/o/

[peetapocket]

[ in trying to keep the mood light, he senses that he's struck a chord... and the knowledge that she's in another place like that causes him to frown. ]

I'm sorry, but... I don't care what you say about it. I'm going there, too. Even if I have to convince my mun.

\o\

[calledcatnip]

Peeta, why would you do that?

[The games are over, and it's not like the Capitol is controlling these other games.]

We don't have to present ourselves as a team. It's better if you don't go there.

[peetapocket]

[ hearing that, peeta's heart sinks. so she thinks that this is about presentation... well, it's not like this is all that surprising. he swallows and shakes his head. ]

Someone's got to keep you out of trouble, right? Might as well be me.

[calledcatnip]

[She's still of the mindset that the only reason they have anything to do with each other at all is because it's what the Capitol wants.

Though, a tiny bit of her wonders if there's another reason besides presentation that explains why Peeta would be willing to go with her.]

What about your family? They need you too.

[peetapocket]

[ he laughs hollowly ]

It's no secret that I was never the most useful son they had. They can manage without me. Besides, it's not like my mun would just let me go home even if I don't go to a game.