2st Design [voice]

[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]

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.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

One of the reasons I like working with her so.

... My forte is designing people, but some things can be universally applied. But I do thing the real challenge will be our dear Katniss.

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

We lived in a cave for the first two months we lived here.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Voluntarily?

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

Well we had money. If that's what you mean.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

With all the empty apartments you lived in a cave?

...she insisted, didn't she?

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

She doesn't like being in the City. It makes her nervous.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

[There's a long pause as someone's trying to think of the best way to say this.]

I can understand that, but is it any more or less dangerous than being so remote?

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

We have a history, with caves.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Which I respect, truly, but that was in the absence of other options.

[risetwice.livejournal.com]

We didn't know about the options here, really.

Well...I don't like to pressure her. She's had a rough time.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

[Cinna doubts that, Peeta, he doubts that very much.]

She has had a rough time, so have you, but there's a time and a place to make your statements and I think she's a bit tougher than she thinks.

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

You think I'm being foolish. You can say it.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

What did you do? The connection changed.

[Cinna does not understand what you just did.]

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

I made the connection private. It took me about a month and a half to learn how.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Well, that has it's uses. [Translation, perhaps you could have shown me this sooner, hmm?]

But back to my original point. I don't think you're being foolish. Well, not entirely foolish, but I think she's being stubborn and you may be indulging her.

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

She's always stubborn.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

But she trusts you.

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

...not really.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

What makes you say that? You work quite well together from what I've seen.

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

She trusts me enough. More than anyone else here, except maybe you. She trusts Haymitch more. She trusts me not to hurt her. But there are limits.

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[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

[There's a long pause. This really isn't in his job description.]

Something to work on then. Perhaps starting with bringing her in from the wilds into a bit of civilization.

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[risetwice.livejournal.com]

Well, I know for a fact she prefers where we are. But I'll talk to her and see what I can do.