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[threadthefire]

So, correct me if I'm misunderstanding, but these alterations - they weren't voluntary? You all just woke up with them? Because I've seen fads catch like wildfires before, but this seems a bit much.

[There's a pause that seems as if he's somewhere watching someone pass him by.] You need some color variation in the glint and glimmer, perhaps some subtle shading? People aren't meant to be alabaster-diamond statues, they do have facial features that need highlighting lest they start to look like sparkly lumps. Perhaps the Deities would like some advice for future alterations?

Which brings me to the point of this message...

For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Cinna. I'm a designer and stylist of some repute back home and am looking to build a portfolio here. Seeing as this appears to be the major venue of communication for this place I thought I'd ask if there are any shops available I can work out of. I'd like to come to some kind of arrangement as I haven't the supplies or equipment here to go into business for myself quite yet.

And on a more personal note, Peeta and Katniss, I've found a lovely apartment here in the City proper, with a pleasant view and easy access to a number of locations. It's also quite quiet as there seem to be a number of vacancies nearby... on the off chance you should be interested. Not that your current residence doesn't have its... charm, but the sand does get everywhere, doesn't it?

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure it's a curse, Cinna.

If you need any help setting up a place, I'd be really happy to help.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I should call that a relief or not. Although as fads, or curses, go it is rather benign.

...And I'm certain I could come up with some furniture for you to help move... or burn. Furnished apartments really are only convenient if the previous owners had taste.

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

Was that really a fad in the Capitol, ever? I mean after seeing some things...

And you know we're not exactly known for our taste. We're from District 12. If it's not ripped, it's pretty much going in the house. And that's me, I don't think Katniss is as picky.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Oh, Peeta... everything's a fad in the Capitol at some time or another. And most of it is... rubbish to be honest. That's why I like doing things that are comparatively simple with the two of you.

...Your choices are utilitarian. That doesn't mean you can't make the most of what you have.

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

I think Portia said the same thing to me, once.

Well if you can convince Katniss to move into the City, you can pick out our furniture.

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

Curses don't usually tend to go the voluntary route. I think it's less fun if we can get all 'thanks but no thanks' on whatever stupid thing the deities have planned for the day.

[ and now the real reason dawn was pinged. ]

You're a fashion designer?

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

So I've been told.

Yes, I am actually. Although my more recent work was for a specific purpose, here... well, things are different here, aren't they?

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

This is pretty harmless, though, as curses go. I guess if you hate glitter and you're sparkling it's on the annoying side, but there's a singular lack of horrific trauma.

...Sure, I guess. There are some nicer shops you can look at? I mean, my involvement with clothes involves buying and wearing them so the technical side of how you would go about getting all patron'd up is lost on me, but there are some really nice places just off the Square.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I noticed a few, perhaps I'll ask around further. As a fan of the trade, do you know what kinds of things have been popular here in the past?

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[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

It doesn't get everywhere.

The less people there are around, the less--

[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

But I'm glad you found something.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

It gets many places it shouldn't and that's too many places for me. You, evidently have other tastes.

[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

[ If they were face to face, she knows a great deal of what she could say would be, or could be expressed in a look or even a tone with less telling words, but as this is over the network she has to pause, has to consider what to tell him because even though she has come to accept the Capitol does not reach here, the paranoia is old; too deeply rooted to brush off. Aside from that, she feels it's almost unnecessary, maybe pointless even to try to explain herself to Cinna who knows her in ways that can, perhaps account for those explanations already. Katniss chose the forest over the City, fearful at the time of a new set of Games she couldn't begin to understand, and then Katniss chose a four-walled mimicry of a house on the shore, still hesitant to be where the masses thrive most--where to her the most danger is when a curse breaks out that is violent and terrible rather than just garish and an ill-humor of a reminder that some people here are not alive, though they look like they are.

She hasn't explained that yet. But she doesn't understand it herself, so that's probably why.

In any case, she pauses, and in that pause, among all of that, she also wonders if anyone else could show up here. Gale again. Or Finnick who knew her far better than she knew him, not unbelievable considering the Games broadcast but it felt strange. At least with Cinna, the knowing is mutual...or, it feels like it is, for the most part. ]

You knew that before you came here.

[ A remark on the fact that...well, her taste tends more toward the clothes he made her that she could slip under the fence in and hide away into the forest, even in District 12. Though now of course she knows it was never true. They were never safe. Maybe they won't ever be unless...

...she thinks of Gale, thinks of promising to stay.

To cause all kinds of trouble.

Is that what change is?

Trouble, but the kind the people need. ]

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[adamantined]

I seriously don't think you'll have any trouble starting up your own store, if you can't find one to work in. There are plenty of girls here who like pretty outfits.

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[adamantined]

If you manage to get them to move into one of the apartments, you'll have to tell me how you did it. I've been trying to get them to come into the buildings pretty much since they've been here with... well, no luck, obviously.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I think everyone likes looking good, despite what they say.

And I think I have the advantage of prior knowledge.

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[adamantined]

True, but some people's definition of 'good' kind of differs.

So you bribed them?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're a fashion designer? How lovely! I once met one a long time ago, when she remade a dress for me that I'd ruined by mistake, but I haven't seen many others around since then. So I think there'll be plenty of demand for you, if you do manage to go into business for yourself!

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

That's reassuring to hear, Miss...?

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

I'm Rosella. And it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Cinna.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Miss Rosella. Are you a fan of fashion as well?

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

People start their own shops all the time. When my brothers were here, they were working on opening a joke shop, and I helped a few other friends with selling sweets and potions, too. It's not too difficult.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

That's a relief to hear.

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Can't say I've ever met a designer, though.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Well now you can, Miss Ginny, was it?