[semi open] A World of Madness

[lionhearted_victor]

Who| Leo and any revived District 2 Tributes, along with any staff
What| Examining the recovery process through each arena and making sure
Where| D2 Floor and the Training facilities
When| Week 2
Warnings/Notes| Swearing and details about the Arena deaths.

A. Death's a Slap on the Wrist [Locked to D2]

Watching the Arenas as a spectator wasn't that uncommon an activity for Leonidas to partake. He would take notes and analyze the data gathered from it to attune his training sessions with his former clients. It was his duty as a former Career and to his District. But this was the first time he was doing all of this as a staff member. He had to commend the otherworlders and their efforts in survival: the Capitol truly brought strong ones to the bloodbath. But the moment he saw someone die, Leo bit back his arrogance and decided to wait for them. He had to see the process of revival from a physical and psychological point of view. He took a tasergun as a precaution against any particularly violent Tributes reeling from the procedure.

His curiosity always got the better of him but Leo made big boasts in his first communication with the Tributes. Time to come through with said words. 

B. Pride is totally not an issue

The numbers were dwindling and it was becoming obvious to Leo that his district was either going to break even with their kills or die horribly. Felicity was still in the competition and he'd have to eat his words towards her. Great in some aspects as she proved her worth were she needed to, bad because he'd have to apologize as soon as she came in. But in retrospect, Calendius' words fell on listening ears, and if Worthington didn't win, Leo would commend her and make sure she continues whatever she's doing.

The hobbit of a man rubbed his forehead as he worked on other things, but his eyes fell back to the Arena screening...and the sabertooth battles. "Shit, shit, shit," he spat out, "Don't let the close...break the nose and-" He stopped himself.

Comments

[bravelyplucked]

"It's a work in progress." Torin was at least trying to give optimism the proper lip service. "I'd hope. I know the icy conditions are difficult to deal with; we'll have to work something about surviving in extremes into the training regimen, in case it happens again." He shook his head. "This must be what it was like for the other Districts..."

[lionhearted_victor]

"In the winter? I suppose so," Being used to District 2, there wasn't so much as cold as it was in the derelict Districts. Or maybe it was the Rocky Mountains that maintained the temperate climate...either way, "In case it happens again, that's a given, Sir."

And he'd have to take such a training himself. His expertise was in combat but he'd been looking into how to best improve them. "They're lucky they have you as a mentor."

[bravelyplucked]

"I'd be surprised if it didn't happen again. Elemental hazards are some of the Gamemakers' favorites. Especially extremes if they think things are proceeding too slowly."

Torin had to smile at that. "You're too kind--I'm just doing what anyone in my position would. It's a big responsibility."

[lionhearted_victor]

"They lasted this long and relatively intact, you must've helped," the trainer kept watching, now keeping track of the sponsors and their traffic to their own District, "I'm not kind, I'm honored to help you in that responsibility and you know it."

Maybe a little callous but Torin had to cut himself some slack in all this and partake in the benefits of his decisions, in his support, and his endeavor.

[bravelyplucked]

"We've been very fortunate to have a good support staff. It's a team effort." Torin had never been one to let his ego get in the way of much. "I do know it--and you've been a fine addition to the team."

[lionhearted_victor]

Leo shook his head and clapped his hands together as he watched, "I've not been able to secure as many sponsors but it seems there is no shortage of fans."

His own shortcomings were starting to weigh on Leo, more so when he saw a Tribute fall and join the ranks in the Death list. At least District 2 has hold out more than the others. "District 11 could be our competition soon enough."

[bravelyplucked]

"Having fans are good. There's always the chance they could decide to pool resources and pull off a few small sponsorships." Torin would easily take what he could get.

"That's a possibility," Torin agreed. "Strange, how these things change."

[lionhearted_victor]

"That...huh, didn't know they allowed that sort of sponsorship," Leo found himself smiling for a bit. That could aid their chances greater for a possible victor and aid the with the supply drops.

"How is your niece adjusting to this new life?" A little awkward but it was a less gory subject.

[bravelyplucked]

"Money talks, I suppose." Torin shrugged, though he had a smile of his own.

He had no problems with an awkward change of subject if it wasn't quite so gory. "She's adjusting well, I think. Hasn't made herself sick on the food again."

[lionhearted_victor]

"Always, trust me on that. I've been acquainted with Capitolite tastes and I know the haggling you go through," Leo then looked at the Mentor with a beaming smile. "I bet she's already acclimating to the Capitol and probably has her favorite Tribute or something."

[bravelyplucked]

"I'm sure she does." There was an uneasy chuckle. "I'll likely arrange a meeting for her if I ever figure out who it is." Assuming she'd behave herself, anyway.

[lionhearted_victor]

Torin would get a goodhearted laugh at that mental image, "I'm guessing she hasn't been behaving the first time around?"

And there went Ruffnut, broken by a berserk Thor. Not going to pay attention to that, Leo isn't going to break this happier streak of events with troubling developments.

[bravelyplucked]

"Oh, she's been behaving...but I believe that underestimating her capacity for misbehavior would be dangerous."

Torin glanced at the monitor and grimaced. He'd rather deal with the sort of danger a teenage girl who didn't have to go through the hell that was the Arena. He'd made absolutely certain to use all of his influence back home to keep her out of the Games, which had been easier with his District so full of willing volunteers...

[lionhearted_victor]

As a former volunteer whose chance was stolen, there was a level of bitterness that came with watching these new Games for Leo. He wasn't heartless or without common sense, he understood what a reaping could mean to a man like Torin Byrd. "As long as she doesn't get mixed up in anything over her head, or with a Tribute," He said under his breath, giving his boss the implicit support, "She will be fine. Felicity's headstrong..."

Cora had a feeling that if Felicity were put in danger, there wouldn't be much to say other than run.

[bravelyplucked]

Really, if Felicity were to be put in danger, the sensible thing to do would be to assist Torin in finding a sword and then to get out of the way. "And that's why I'm keeping an eye on her around the Tributes. She's a bit...star-struck with all of this, I think."

[lionhearted_victor]

Leo would suggest something extra sharp, lightweight to counter the damaged arm's limitations, and then watch from afar just why Torin won his Games in the first place.

"I'd be hard-pressed to find a Tribute or a Capitolite who would pass her father's standards, let alone yours."

As another Tribute fell, Leo took a drink, "As long as she doesn't get over her head over all this and believes..." whatever teenagers think they can do with the off-worlders.

[bravelyplucked]

"Between the two of us, we've likely got it covered." There was a slight grimace from Torin at the fallen Tribute--at least they came back from such things now, only to go through them again--as Torin's struck by the incongruity of the conversation versus what they're watching. "That's what we're here for--to make sure she keeps a level head on her shoulders."

He's just going to try not to think too hard on some of his sister's wilder flights of fancy, and how Felicity reminds him of her mother...

[lionhearted_victor]

"That and Calendius if we use him as eyecandy for her." A laugh and Leo is quick to say "I must apologize for this," Leo only apologized for Felicity's sake, not for the man who consistently regarded him as a Hobbit.

He then took a quick note, and spoke out loud, "I dare wonder what fresh hell they'll go through next week."

[bravelyplucked]

Torin has to arch an eyebrow at that, but at least the apology came quickly. He just smirked, which died quickly when the topic of the Arena came up to the forefront of the conversation once more. "Hard to say. I'm sure they'll shake it up if they think things are dragging on too long..."

[lionhearted_victor]

What came out of Leo's mouth was a mix of concern and disdain for the more arrogant tributes, "If they manage to pull through these weeks with the storms...I'll personally apologize for my earlier impression."

That felt like acid down his throat.

[bravelyplucked]

"We'll have to see what happens, then." Torin kept his tone fairly normal; he could see the other man's disdain for the concept there. Baby steps.

[lionhearted_victor]

It'll take a while before Leo's contempt would melt away into something more like a human caring for others but Torin had managed to make some process. This was seen in how Cora cheered and clapped when one of their own make headway.

And not the sort of plastic cheer that was on call. The man was grinning, "Oh wow I'd hate to be Calendius right now; good job Jet!"

[bravelyplucked]

"He's doing very well," Torin agreed. Easy enough to cheer for your own Tributes when they're doing well, and Jet's someone he actually gets on well with. "I'd say we've got a good chance at winning this one."

[lionhearted_victor]

"Fingers crossed at this rate, but if we get to the last round with at least two Tributes, I'll buy our staff a round at the bars," Leo joked, "Though I'm not aware if you'd be offended by that, or are you not one to drink?"

The Arenas weren't going to always be on their favor, so it'd best to have something of a buffer.

[bravelyplucked]

"I don't drink," Torin admits, "But I'll take something nonalcoholic and see to it that everyone gets home safely." Because sometimes those Capitol parties could get out of hand...