Where I go I just don't know

[steepled]

Who| Vivi and you!
What| Vivi explores the Capitol...or tries to. Overthinking is bad, man. Help him out?
Where| Starts off at the park, but it could go anywhere you like!
When| After his arena death in week 6.



There's a lot to see in the Capitol, probably enough to distract Vivi from these thoughts that seem to lead him nowhere. He had been roaming around for a while, eventually feeling the need to adjust his hat to block his view of the curious glances from the citizens. They're not screaming and running away, but having so many eyes on him like that makes him feel smaller than he already is. He's in a big city just like Alexandria, but that's where the similarities seem to end.

The bench he finds faces out to the rest of the park with the jogging path and a playground in plain view. He looks to sides first, searching for a familiar face before giving up and taking his seat. None of this is a dream after all. He really isn't in Alexandria anymore and he hasn't seen or heard from the others either. Zidane would've found him by now, Vivi thinks, knowing him.

He tips his hat back to better see and take note of the people around him. It's not the first time he's been in a big city and seeing friends and families playing with their children. But for some reason, instead of joy, he feels sadness.

"...I'm all alone now." He thinks to himself, lowering his head to look at his own feet.

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[conifer]

"Oh, these?" She looks a little self conscious at attention being drawn to what would be considered a rudimentary art form at best by the Capitol, blushing a little as she takes a completed carving from her bag and holds it out for Vivi to take and have a look at. "Just a little something of my District. All I have of it out here, really."

[steepled]

The Capitol certainly has grand things to offer and show off, but to the mage's eyes any sort of craft is an art to be admired. A lot of the times, big things don't always mean small things aren't always as eye-catching. And to Vivi, what Emily just made is certainly that.

"That's pretty!" He says, eyes brightening at the leaf. "I haven't seen much of District 7 yet...I should, huh?"

[conifer]

Emily is far too pleased at his reaction, not used to sharing her work at all, what with Capitolite snobbery. "Thank you. You can keep it, if you like." She looks off to the trees, watching the wind shake through the leaves. "They used to do District tours after the Games, but it's more difficult to arrange with so many Tributes, so visiting Seven itself isn't that easy. But if you want to read up on it, I know the people back in my District would lend you even more support knowing you'd made the effort to learn about them."

[steepled]

Vivi's eyes light up at the offer. "Really?" He hadn't expected that and even if she means it, he would rather wait for her to hand it to him than to just take it from her.

To the news about the Districts, he feels somewhat disappointed. It's a whole different world out here but the limited freedom (amongst other things) leaves little room to explore. "I can do that, yeah. Um...I don't know if I can win though...there are a lot of strong people out there."

And even if he had the strength to take an opponent down, he's not sure if he even wants to here.

[conifer]

"Absolutely." She looks delighted as she hands it to him, the act of giving them to those who appreciate them making her feel as good as being able to sit and carve them in the first place.

"I have faith in you. I wasn't the biggest or the strongest either, but it's not all about strength in there. But just as long as you try your best, I'll be happy."

[steepled]

"Wow. Thank you!" Vivi says as he holds it in both hands. He'll pocket it for when he makes his way back to his room but for now, it sits on his lap. He stares at it thoughtfully for a bit, wondering if he could learn to do something like this to pass the time when it's quiet. He remains silent a little longer, taking in at her encouraging words but is unsure how to accept them, given the circumstances.

Either way, he has no desire to die, so he just looks back up at Emily and nods. "I'll...I'll try, Miss Finch."

[conifer]

"It's just Emily," she says, smiling fondly at him. "And you come and find me if you need anything at all, okay?"

Thread wrap up? c:

[steepled]

Vivi nods again. "Okay, Emily." For the most part, he refers people with polite courtesy unless told to otherwise. "I will!" Her smile strikes him as genuine and the bright look in his eyes is a clear indication for her that he's smiling back. He's still unsure about everything, but at least from meeting Emily, he knows that not everyone here is bad and wanting to see the violence.