One // He’s just a bit of a fixer-upper

[trollroyalty]

Who; Kristoff and Open, with parts for Elsa, Anna and Hans
What; Kristoff has arrived and technology is baffling also finding out who is here.
Where; The tribute center
When; Backdated to 7/31
Warnings/Notes; N/A?

He should have kicked up more of a fuss he thinks now. Sure, those white knights had seemed pretty threatening, definitely not people to mess with but now Kristoff is feeling a little ashamed of himself. Who knows, maybe he could have taken them and found his way out. But then there's the question of where he even is, Panem not a country he's ever heard of. It can't be that far from Arendelle though, he almost certain he wasn't out for that long. But it's such a strange place, and not just for this whole supposedly fight to the death business.

He leaves his communicator behind in the room they've given him, determined to get so actual answers that make sense. But it's only shortly into this all that he starts getting confused, the technology far beyond what he's used to. He pauses in the common area of District 2 to stare at the screens, jumping slightly when the screens start to move and. Oh. Oh, that was someone dying, he's sure of it even if the screen has moved on. Carefully he takes a step back, looking uneasy as he leaves.

And he spends the day wandering, looking around with a sort of confused amazement. Eventually he manages to get the courage to dash onto the elevator when another person gets in, though he's clearly out of his element, grip on the bar along the side tight. This is so very strange, and though he'd be loathe to admit it, it's terrifying.

Another notable place he can be found is the kitchen. It was an accident really, he had just pressed the little leaver on the silver box out of curiosity, jumping when the light clicked on and a whirring sound came out. But then, a little cube of ice falls out, and just to test it, Kristoff presses the lever again. And then he holds it down, ice dropping rapidly, bouncing off his hand to scatter across the floor, and yeah he is grinning a little, clearly excited by this at least. At least he is, until the ice runs out, Kristoff looking confused as he presses the button a few more times.

Anyone care to clue a technologically impaired kid in?

Comments

Closed to Elsa

[trollroyalty]

After bumping into that odd woman with the bedraggled hair and the. Well honestly her clothes were a little too tight and Kristoff had felt altogether uncomfortable around her but that's not the point. The point was she knew what Arendelle was. She said that Queen Elsa was here, and frankly that shocks Kristoff to no end. Kidnapping an Ice Master was one thing, but a Queen? He can't even think of how worried Anna must be in turn and god he hopes she doesn't do anything stupid or rash.

But knowing that Elsa's here gives him a mission to complete, and so he heads off to find her. It's the least he can do, really, and while he knows she's not really someone who needs protecting, not with all she can do, there's a part of him that knows it's what's right. And not just because he knows it's what Anna would want.

Eventually he manages to find the District 9 suites and when one tribute leaves he takes the chance to step in, looking around. He could call out, maybe, but something makes him hold back. Instead he just looks around, clearly searching for someone.

[frozenfractalsallaround]

As difficult as the last few days have been for Elsa, everyone needs to eat and she's no exception to that. It's complete coincidence that she happens to spot him on her way back from the kitchen, but she does. At first, she only registers him as a new person here and she comes close to moving along, because someone else more suited to the task can be his welcome wagon. But then she gets a better look at him, and realizes that he looks familiar.

It takes Elsa a long moment to realize who he is- the man who came with Anna to her ice castle. She never got his name, nor figured out who he even was. Curiosity gets the better of her, and she moves over to him.

"Um- hi?" she asks, wondering if he'll recognize her.

[trollroyalty]

He can't see her and it's growing frustration, Kristoff clearly a little annoyed as he runs a hand through his hair. Shit, what can he do now? He has no idea how else to get a hold of her, and somehow he feels like just sticking around will make him seem like such a weirdo. That's if that woman was even telling him the truth, but really, he can't think of a reason for her to lie.

He just about to leave, turning on his heel when she shows up and he has to take a second to recollect himself, trying not to show his surprise too much. "Queen Elsa!" he exclaims, a touch louder than he should and Kristoff winces, dropping it a few notches. "Sorry. I didn't. Someone said you'd be here, but I... well I kinda hoped they were lying I guess."

Closed to Anna

[trollroyalty]

And it's through Elsa that he finds out Anna's here, and while it may be rude, he excuses himself quite quickly to go find her. Hopefully the Queen will understand, he's sure she will because she's sweet and shy if also intimidating to him, but Kristoff has to go find her, see how she is. It may have only been a day for him, but now he's uncertain how long it's been for her.

This time he's a little uncertain, stepping into District 4 with a little less unease. Anna knows him, he's certain, unlike Elsa who hadn't recognised him at all. But still there's still some tangle of uncertainty in his gut as he looks around for that red hair, calling "Anna?" out softly before pausing, turning slowly. "Anna, are you here?"

[rediscover]

It's been a difficult few days for Anna, after coming back from a very close-to-home mini-Arena, not to mention dealing with the after-effects of her big reveal to Elsa. So when she gets a chance to spend a little down-time in her room in the D4 suite, she's more than happy to curl up with a book. The only thing is, she's having trouble concentrating, and before long she's let her mind wander to other things. So when she hears a very familiar voice calling her name, it's easy enough for Anna to think that she's hallucinating.

Except he says it again, and that makes her sit bolt upright. Her heart is thundering in her ears in a mixture of hope and dread, and when she opens the door to the lounge she just stands there for a moment, staring, her eyes wide.

"K-Kristoff?"

[trollroyalty]

She's there, right in front of him and a part of him is happy to see her, he's always happy to see her but there's another part that's terribly upset with that. Anna doesn't deserve to be here and knowing that she, knowing that she's been here longer than him even tears at his heart. He hasn't been here to protect her and while there's nothing he can do about that, there's still some guilt there.

He doesn't hesitate for once to sweep her into a hug, his grip firm but not too tight, and god he hopes she's from the same time as he or this will all be terrible. "Are you okay?" A laughable statement, but he says it all the same, letting her go to look her over, his concern more than obvious.

Closed to Hans

[trollroyalty]

And then there's Hans. It's Anna who tells him Hans is here and what he's been up to, and Kristoff can feel his blood boil. He likes to think he's a fairly reasonable guy, if albiet grumpy, yes, but still reasonable. But it's people like Hans who make him think on his usual feelings towards human. Hans is a prime example of people in so many cases.

It's a sense of protectiveness that makes him hunt the Prince down. He hadn't been able to get to him in time to stop Anna from catching the blow of his sword as she froze, and he had respected Anna's desire to be the one to hit Hans. But he's going to make it clear to Hans, here and now that he's not to come near or interfere at all with Elsa and Anna.

And it's pretty clear what he intends to do as he storms up to Hans, cold anger in his eyes, fingers balled into loose fists.

"You."

[hanssome]

Often, Hans wonders how long it will be until they bring in Kristoff. The Capitol primes them for personal drama, and what could be more dramatic than bringing in the New Man in Anna's life? It's an insufferable triangle he'd dearly love to be without whilst he also vehemently denies any part of him that feels like he might miss either of the Arendelle sisters. It's better this way, he's freer this way.

Or he was, at least. He watches Kristoff approach and he stops in his tracks, glancing idly behind him as if weighing the pros and cons of dashing off. There's only so long he can avoid this altercation without drawing suspicion, so he holds his ground.

"If you intend on hitting me, you should know that they observe us." He gestures a hand upward. "Should they feel the need to intervene in a fight, they won't hesitate to punish us both, and you've got more to lose from that." He's bringing out the big guns fast, but he wants to nip this in the bud before he winds up with an ugly bruise.

[trollroyalty]

He's glad Hans doesn't run. It makes it easier, because Kristoff would have chased him if he had. Would have chased and tackled if he had needed to, because he's not letting Hans go until he's sure the man understands the threat.

"I don't care," and he doesn't, not as much as he should. His only concern here is Anna, and Kristoff is levelheaded enough to keep his temper in check for her. So it's not entirely true, but Hans doesn't need to know that. "You'd be punished too, you say, so maybe you shouldn't give me a reason to hit you."

"Stay away from Anna and Queen Elsa, understand?" He'll get right to the point, even as he steps in closer, using everything he has to loom over Hans and remind him which one of them seems to be the more physically stronger one.

[worldsaway]

District Two has had fairly small numbers since Thor arrived, he was fairly well accustomed to his room mates by now, he knows their names and faces and some of their traits. Don't eat pudding unless it has your name on it, don't yell early in the morning or late at night and please stop flinging your brother around. At least he wasn't smashing cups, anymore.

As such, Kristoff is immediately identifiable as someone new when Thor steps out from his room and into the commons. He gives him an appraising look, but he soon feels pity for the boy when he seems so utterly put out by the screens.

"Good morning." He says carefully, trying not to look imposing in his approach.

[trollroyalty]

The screens hold his attention in more ways that one, and that's why Kristoff doesn't notice the man. This sort of technology, well. It's baffling to him. It seems like magic, but he's not familiar with any sort that could do this. And the scenes themselves... They turn his stomach, his fingers tightening into fists and then Thor speaks, Kristoff unable to keep from flinching slightly in surprise.

When he looks back to Thor he's a little surprised. It is strange to see someone whose noticeably taller than him, something he's not very used to. And he's cautious, on edge from all of these things as he responds.

"Good morning. Is this. Are these your rooms?"

[worldsaway]

Kristoff, despite being smaller than Thor, is notably big. He's also studying the screens with a level of confusion that could either be from the strangeness of this place or an unfamiliarity with technology. If it's the latter, he could well be another viking. They've been arriving with frequency lately, so it isn't a strange assumption to make.

He almost laughs at the question, but he gives him a wry smile instead and shakes his head. "I merely reside here, as will you. I'll wager you've been placed in District Two as well?" He quirks a brow. "I'd welcome you, but it would be insincere."

The lift!

[bunnybrat]

When the man suddenly jumps into the elevator, Chibi-Usa looks surprised at first, then looks behind him out the door to see if anyone's coming after him. Taking a few steps back because watching him grip the railing so tight is weird, she tilts her head at him.

"Do you want to go to the ground floor too?"

After all, he hasn't pushed any buttons

[trollroyalty]

To his credit, he looks a little sheepish now that he's in here. That is when he finally opens his eyes from having them squeezed shut, Chibi-Usa's voice making him realise someone's in here.

When he looks down and see that pink hair though, he needs another few minutes to collect himself because. That hair is pink.

"Uh," a pause and really hadn't considered where he wanted to go, only that it was apparent that this box was the thing that took people there. "Yes?"

[bunnybrat]

"Do heights make you feel sick?"

She tilts his head at him, because he really looks far too uncomfortable in here.

Kitchen!

[capitolprivilege]

"Whoa, whoa whoa whoa, easy there!" Stephen had come down to the kitchen to get some peace and quiet, but it looked like that was the opposite of what he was going to get. "Someone could break their neck, slipping on that!"

[trollroyalty]

Stephen's loud enough to shock him out of his single minded curiousity and Kristoff jerks back like a kid whose hand has been caught in the cookie jar. It's a little too late though, the last ice cube bouncing out and skittering across the floor, the only noise that breaks the silence as Kristoff stares at the other man.

"Where does it come from," he finally asks, after a second or two of silence. Because. That's what's important here.

[shenunigans]

Generally Dave keeps to the District Nine communal kitchens, but a lack of sweet, sweet AJ in the fridge has him descending upon the tower kitchens in the hopes that he won't have to leave the damn building to get his fix. It seems like a pretty quiet day, so he's almost surprised when he happens upon someone in the kitchen. Then again, he's even more surprised to see what they're doing. He can't resist a flawless reference.

"Ice, ice baby." He points casually at Kristoff, narrowing his eyes behind his shades at him. He looks like someone you don't forget fast, but he hasn't seen him around before. New people have been coming in more and more lately and its kind of hard not to remember the 'strong, tall and blond' description Anna gave him. "Kristoff?" It'll be embarrassing if he's wrong, but fuck it.

[trollroyalty]

A reference that goes straight over Kristoff's head, and he just blinks that this slightly shorter blonde kid, taking everything in from his messy hair to his weird dark spectacles. It's when he says his name that he really reacts, Kristoff frowning slightly as he looks him over again, taking the pressure off the lever so that the ice mercifully stops spilling everywhere.

"Yes. Have we met?" Because he has met a lot of new people since dating Anna, and there are a lot of faces and names he's forgotten.

[broadsidewaltz]

Hubert's been more or less training without fail, but everyone needs a break sometimes. After freshly showering, he intends on finding something to nibble on- at the very least a glass of water. And, well, purposefully he finds himself stalking into the kitchen- only to come across a rather burly blonde man... procuring... ice? From the-- refrigerator. Although he was more or less used to them, he hadn't been made aware of that function.

Although he finds himself staring for a moment, he quickly notices there's ice falling all over the floor, and he clears his throat.

"You might want to grab a cup to put that in, unless you're attempting to watch people slip and fall."

He's less than amused about the idea, but hey. He'll walk around the ice and the man, going for an empty glass.

[trollroyalty]

"Huh?" The man is a distraction from this magical ice producing box and at first Kristoff barely spares him a glance. It's only when the box starts making some whirring sound, and the spill of ice stops that Kristoff starts to do something, giving the box an annoyed look as he presses the leaver a few more times with no results.

So, still looking a little annoyed he looks up at Hubert, annoyance fading into surprise at that blue hair. "It's barely any ice though." After all, he's used to balancing on large lakes of the stuff. What harm could a few cubes do.

[pythianjudgment]

Coming into the kitchen, Terezi has walked into a lot of weird scenes. Put over one hundred people in a building and give them free reign of the kitchen, and you're bound to get someone microwaving strange objects or switching the salt and sugar containers or...any number of things that probably shouldn't be done in a kitchen. So finding a strange human standing amongst a bunch of scattered ice cubes and messing with the clearly empty ice dispenser...

Well, she can't say she's surprised.

"Pretty sure there's an ice rink in town if you're that desperate."

[trollroyalty]

Terezi doesn't even get noticed when she speaks up, and even then it takes Kristoff a second. The machine's all out and he doesn't know why. So clearly the answer is to press the lever some more.

"Huh?" He looks up now, and he just has to blink at the girl's strange appearance, words dying in his throat. This is his first alien, and so like many others, all he can manage is a stare and a faint "What?"

[bravebargain]

At first, Belle doesn't notice the ice on floor when she enters to the kitchen, and almost slips as she steps on the wet floor.

"Oh!" she let's out a surprised cry but manages to recover her balance quickly.

But instead of getting mad at Kristoff for making a dangerous mess, she looks at the small cubes at her feet in a wonder.

"Ice! At this time of summer! "

[trollroyalty]

Finally. Someone who understands the excitement here, and Kristoff looks up at Belle with his own clear wonder, excitement in his voice.

"I know, right?! This box makes it!"

Except. It's not making it anymore, and Kristoff's joy switches to slight annoyance as he presses the lever a little harder.