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Haymitch Abernathy ([personal profile] hungover) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2012-07-31 10:56 pm

First shot ; video

[There is the tell-tale sound of heaving in the background. The communicator is on its side, camera facing a cup of some clear alcohol on ice that's swirling in a tumbler. Where did this mysterious alcohol come from when Haymitch appears to be newly-arrived, you ask? We may never know.

His cheek is still stinging from where Katniss had gouged him, but it was a dull thrum that didn't seem so bad when he couldn't see straight. Eventually, he manages to get the camera upright and gives it a winning grin – or it would be winning, if there wasn't the telltale glisten of vomit on his lower lip. Some might not notice that.]


So, we're in for another Game. Different rules, sure, and a real 'battle', but – [and he waves his hand toward the camera,] – still. I should introduce myself, if that's the case.

[He makes a mostly-unsuccessful attempt to straighten himself up a little, leaning heavily on the outside wall of the nearest building before forcing himself to his feet and dipping himself in a sloppy bow.]

Haymitch Abernathy, victor of the second Quarter Quell. I come from District 12, home of coal and very little else.. This place is at least less of a violent assault on the senses than the Capitol – nobody's hair has made me shield my eyes yet. That's something.

[He produces a flask from his jacket pocket and places it to his lips, tipping it completely upside-down to suck the last few drops from it.]

Tell me, fellow captives -- how do you feel about the likelihood we'll be forced to kill people we know nearly nothing about in the name of this place's 'freedom'?
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Re: Video

[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Dry tone] Or he's really drunk. It wouldn't be the first time he forgot about them.

But...probably, yes. [A twist of her lips and she wriggles her fingers at him, indicating the scars] He doesn't remember these.
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Re: Video

[personal profile] howherolls 2012-08-01 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ a nod ]

I'd say I'm getting the hang of this, but it's hard to be sure.

[ he inhales, long and slow. A hand rubs his wrist ]

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Re: Video

[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
Believe me, it'd be confusing even if you weren't you. But just - ask, okay? If you're confused. You don't have to try and figure it out all on your own. [A beat] It doesn't have to be me, either. Johanna's from the same time as us.
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Re: Video

[personal profile] howherolls 2012-08-01 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
There's some things I can't ask either of you.


I'll try.
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Re: Video

[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
Trying's all any of us can do, these days.