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thecapitol2015-08-08 10:40 pm
lionhearted_victor) wrote in thecapitol2015-08-08 10:40 pm
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[open] Follow the Leader
Who| Leonidas Cora and Open!
What| Leo catches up with his Tributes, the Capitol
Where| Training Center and the Capitol
When| August 7 and 8
Warnings/Notes| D2 Priorities, so expect callous description of murder and foul language
I – Training Center (Open to all)
The number of Tributes dwindled with every Arena and Leo wouldn’t be too surprised if some never really made it back at all. Garrett’s return was a boon; the thief had one Arena under his belt. Cullen had no real drive to be of any use…the Batter had the makings of being a Career but lacked the Arena experience. These were things he had to account for in the next Arena and ...well... Jet Link was permanently gone.
So yes, Leo is extra bitter this time around, because another Arena that could have been survivable if they played the rules right but nope. Worse, it was won by one of the oldest, if not THE oldest Tribute District 10 had…it said a lot about the odds in favor of his District. So if anyone were to find Cora, he’s training, stabbing something in the Training Room, or running so many simulations on the computer,
He’s sent all District 2 Tributes a summons to show up at different appointment, to hand them specific sponsors to appeal to and their performance in the last Arena. If Signless was taking a proactive approach to Mentoring, Cora wasn’t going to let him win this little competition they have.
II – Capitol Shopping District (Open)
No sleep was lost for Leo as the Tributes were forced to get jobs in and around the Capitol to make up for the Districts pay for their credit. He’d been wondering about the extravagant lifestyles some of them had and with no way to account for it. Sure, it meant that the staff had to scramble to find more sponsors and maybe even jobs if need be. The Capitol thrived on publicity, on making every Assi worth it.
For now, he sits in a coffee shop, to work somewhere outside from the Tower while also getting a proper gauge of how his District Tributes were seen. The man was clearly on a mission but he had to be a professional about it. From what he hears…it’s not great and
III – Training Center (Closed to China Sorrows)
The invitation sent to China’s suite was as every bit as Spartan as the training she would get from the Small Lion. It read:
You are cordially invited to take part in a fencing session. Please dress comfortably for the occasion, tea and snacks will be available.
I don’t go back on my word, Miss Sorrows. I hope this will be to your liking.
Leo was already making sure that every set of equipment was up to snuff…they were going to indulge in a bit of violent behavior within the Capitol.
What| Leo catches up with his Tributes, the Capitol
Where| Training Center and the Capitol
When| August 7 and 8
Warnings/Notes| D2 Priorities, so expect callous description of murder and foul language
I – Training Center (Open to all)
The number of Tributes dwindled with every Arena and Leo wouldn’t be too surprised if some never really made it back at all. Garrett’s return was a boon; the thief had one Arena under his belt. Cullen had no real drive to be of any use…the Batter had the makings of being a Career but lacked the Arena experience. These were things he had to account for in the next Arena and ...well... Jet Link was permanently gone.
So yes, Leo is extra bitter this time around, because another Arena that could have been survivable if they played the rules right but nope. Worse, it was won by one of the oldest, if not THE oldest Tribute District 10 had…it said a lot about the odds in favor of his District. So if anyone were to find Cora, he’s training, stabbing something in the Training Room, or running so many simulations on the computer,
He’s sent all District 2 Tributes a summons to show up at different appointment, to hand them specific sponsors to appeal to and their performance in the last Arena. If Signless was taking a proactive approach to Mentoring, Cora wasn’t going to let him win this little competition they have.
II – Capitol Shopping District (Open)
No sleep was lost for Leo as the Tributes were forced to get jobs in and around the Capitol to make up for the Districts pay for their credit. He’d been wondering about the extravagant lifestyles some of them had and with no way to account for it. Sure, it meant that the staff had to scramble to find more sponsors and maybe even jobs if need be. The Capitol thrived on publicity, on making every Assi worth it.
For now, he sits in a coffee shop, to work somewhere outside from the Tower while also getting a proper gauge of how his District Tributes were seen. The man was clearly on a mission but he had to be a professional about it. From what he hears…it’s not great and
III – Training Center (Closed to China Sorrows)
The invitation sent to China’s suite was as every bit as Spartan as the training she would get from the Small Lion. It read:
I don’t go back on my word, Miss Sorrows. I hope this will be to your liking.
Leo was already making sure that every set of equipment was up to snuff…they were going to indulge in a bit of violent behavior within the Capitol.
just wrapping it up
Transforming into a snarling, mindless flesh-eater is the last thing he ever hopes to let happen, never mind is something he ever intends to rely on, and Luke's manner grows cooler and less sympathetic, a defiant edge to his jawline even if he agrees to training even if there isn't much else he agrees with. He fought Black Tom for Beth's safety; had fought Thor for Nick's. But he's not here to argue. There's no winning here, no winning against the Capitol the way the situation is now, when he'll be tossed over and over into a meat-grinder of an arena with everyone else.
They both have jobs that need doing and Luke will keep lying and putting on airs for the Capitol as long as he needs to, but he won't bend himself over a table for them. Maybe the question isn't how far he's willing to go for his survival and that of his loved ones but how far he's willing to please and appease the Capitol to gain some semblance of an edge within the boundaries of what the Games allowed for.
Still, he follows, stiff-jawed. There's work to be done.