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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[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

[ Part of her problem is that of course. Almost she would have been better off thinking of this entire scenario as a set of Games. She understands the protocol there, out of sheer necessity, but time here so far has warped what she can begin to believe about it, in terms of what it is and what it really isn't. Games like those of their Capitol's long-reaching shadow fall into the latter category for the most part, as far as she can tell, but even that's guesswork.

Some of Cinna's plan slips right by her however, all of it really in terms of getting her more comfortable with the City proper, in a way that works for both of them really. That Katniss goes only to see Cinna, is not a problem maybe, because it gets her there at all.

She pauses at the mention of staying over night, that cold selfishness of not wanting to face nightmares alone rooting down before he mentions Peeta. Inwardly, she sighs. Relieved in spite of herself. ]

Were you thinking tonight?

[ The tilt of her head is so pronounced in her tone that it is almost audible. ]

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Not necessarily.

[He won't rush her, he knows that will do more damage than what he's trying to repair.]

Besides, we may want to wait for the glare to die down from all the sparkling people. When it's convenient for you, tomorrow, the next day... I'll let the two of you work it out.

[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

[ She swallows a minor discomfort she didn't know was there, and nods even though he can't see it. ]

Okay.

Be careful. This place isn't--

Maybe tomorrow.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I'm certainly not going anywhere. At least... I don't think I am.

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[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

Part of me hopes that---

Even though I know---

[aimandfire.livejournal.com]

And neither are we, as far as we know.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I should hope not. Someone's going to have to teach me how to clean things here.

[He's exaggerating of course, he does know the basics.]