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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'?
district7: (angel angel; what have i done?)

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[personal profile] district7 2012-08-01 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Like I've already done this twice before.

Nice of you to start early.
howherolls: (panned out)

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[personal profile] howherolls 2012-08-01 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ a long, long stare. The alternate timelines has made Peeta...on edge, to say the least. ]

Now who's going to take care of the geese.
Edited 2012-08-01 05:08 (UTC)
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⇁ video

[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Staring at him for a moment]

It always worries me when I agree with you.
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[personal profile] latkje 2012-08-01 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Better them than us, that's how the thinking's supposed to go, right?
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[personal profile] latkje 2012-08-01 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
You don't have to say what you believe and you don't need to believe what you say.

I could tell you that meaningless violence gets me sick to the stomach, and I'd like to believe it. But if someone turned a knife on me, I don't think I could promise not to try and turn it back.
effective: (78)

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[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not really. Not anymore. [Her gaze seems a little intent. HEY HAYMITCH, LIKE THOSE NEW SCARS YOU CAN SEE ON HER NECK?]

What's the last thing you remember? [A pause, where she makes a bit of a face at him, because he's gross] Try aiming for within the last week.
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[personal profile] whatsupcroc 2012-08-01 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, you're seriously drunk, aren't you? Doc's got nothing on you. Did you want any water or something?
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[personal profile] howherolls 2012-08-01 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ this one's crazy to boot :'D Hi Haymitch. Spectacular job of not being a lying jerk ]

No, you wouldn't. [ he frowns, shaking his head. Haymitch is supposed to have geese. Katniss is supposed to be hunting. It's like starting over again. And again. And again.


he stares at the liquor ]



At least one thing is the same.
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[personal profile] latkje 2012-08-01 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
I never know how to feel about something until I have all the information.

I'm very good at not forming opinions until the last moment.
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[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Rolling her eyes] You have to be more specific. [She has a lot of hissy fits at him :|

Something spasms over her face, and expression of extreme discomfort. And then she tugs off the jacket she's wearing; underneath is a t-shirt that, while it doesn't reveal the full extent of her scarring and new skin, clearly shows that it's extensive]
Surprise.
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[personal profile] effective 2012-08-01 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Hi butting in here, looking extremely worried]

He still has geese for us, Peeta. That's real.
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[personal profile] howherolls 2012-08-01 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
So he's...from before, then?
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[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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[personal profile] district7 2012-08-01 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Johanna's not as sore about it as he'd think-she knew there was a pretty likely chance dying was gonna happen if she teamed up to protect Katniss-with the added bonus that if their positions had been reversed, she'd have done the same with no hesitation.]

That explains how you manage to constantly piss yourself.

You've been filled in, or do you need another run down?
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[personal profile] whatsupcroc 2012-08-01 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ She nods to this. That sounds supremely alcoholic, and pretty... is he going to throw up like that why would someone do that to themselves??? ]

That's some sort of plan. Almost long term for the short term plans of... planliness.
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[personal profile] latkje 2012-08-01 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
No. I'm to old for rash to look good on me.

Are you more useful drunk or sober?

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