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Entry tags:
- collette (animorphs),
- martin darkov (original),
- riku (kingdom hearts),
- ✝ finnick odair (hunger games),
- ✝ haymitch abernathy (hunger games),
- ✝ johanna mason (the hunger games),
- ✝ kanji tatsumi (persona 4),
- ✝ katniss everdeen (hunger games),
- ✝ nathaniel howe [dragon age],
- ✝ peeta mellark [the hunger games],
- ✝ tier halibel (bleach),
- ✝ wesley gibson [wanted],
- ✞ — dropped characters — ✞
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[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'?
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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You'll figure out quickly that there are many ways that 'kicking ass' can turn into murder.
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I know that. We gotta be careful, but that don't mean we can't kick ass when we need to. We just gotta watch out... and, uh, not kick ass too hard.
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[Which is a line he's still not sure he's figured out how to walk.]
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[People changed. Hardship changed people, even if they fought hard against it.]
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[He laughs a little too.]
An' not just in centimeters!
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Figured that. I know what real strength is now, but I know I got more to learn.
[He's just so optimistic.]
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Right. Well, that's -- great.
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It really is. I bet you've got a lot of growin' in! You sound like you know a lot of stuff about it.
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Oh, sure. Growing, disemboweling -- you name it.
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Dis--shit. Sounds like you've had a rough time.
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Or Panem in general, really.
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[There's that optimism again.]
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[And ... preparing for massive casualties.]
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[And telling him that would just make him so sad...]
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Uh, thanks.
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You're welcome, man!