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The Tribute Youth Programme: August
Who| Adults who act as chaperones on the field trips. Any Tribute character aged 18 and under. This is ICly Mandatory for Tributes under 18 so your character will be there even if you don't tag in.
What| August's TYP round; pack your bags, we're going camping
Where| A private school building within the Capitol, Camp Capitol.
When| Regular school hours (8 AM to 3 PM) four days a week (Monday-Thursday)
WARNINGS| Mind-altering juice boxes, indoctrination. Place any needed warnings within comment headers.
NOTES| If you would like your character to be caught trouble-making, please contact mods. We are looking for both Mentors to speak of the District they hail from (or represent), and Capitolite characters to talk of Panem's greatness. If you would like your character to stand as a guest speaker for the next round, please refer to this post. The fantastic Tribute Youth Programme uniforms are designed and drawn by Reiko.
Kids from modern times might bemoan the lack of summer vacation, or at least a vacation that doesn't involve death matches. But fear not! The Teacher's worked up to wonderful surprise for you all!
Introducing, Camp Capitol! For a good full week, TYP children and chaperone volunteers will get the chance to embark upon a once in a lifetime opportunity. Located by the beautiful shores of the resevoir, guests will get to enjoy sessions of canoeing, crafting, swimming, trust excercises, ghosts stories around a campfire, and much more! Trade in your unifroms for t-shirts and shorts, it's time to hit the woods.
On top of this, the Capitol is looking to introduce the Big Sibling program. Young Tributes will be charged with looking out for one another, the elder of the pair teaching them something new and offering guidance. Sign up now to be partnered!
What| August's TYP round; pack your bags, we're going camping
Where| A private school building within the Capitol, Camp Capitol.
When| Regular school hours (8 AM to 3 PM) four days a week (Monday-Thursday)
WARNINGS| Mind-altering juice boxes, indoctrination. Place any needed warnings within comment headers.
NOTES| If you would like your character to be caught trouble-making, please contact mods. We are looking for both Mentors to speak of the District they hail from (or represent), and Capitolite characters to talk of Panem's greatness. If you would like your character to stand as a guest speaker for the next round, please refer to this post. The fantastic Tribute Youth Programme uniforms are designed and drawn by Reiko.
Kids from modern times might bemoan the lack of summer vacation, or at least a vacation that doesn't involve death matches. But fear not! The Teacher's worked up to wonderful surprise for you all!
Introducing, Camp Capitol! For a good full week, TYP children and chaperone volunteers will get the chance to embark upon a once in a lifetime opportunity. Located by the beautiful shores of the resevoir, guests will get to enjoy sessions of canoeing, crafting, swimming, trust excercises, ghosts stories around a campfire, and much more! Trade in your unifroms for t-shirts and shorts, it's time to hit the woods.
On top of this, the Capitol is looking to introduce the Big Sibling program. Young Tributes will be charged with looking out for one another, the elder of the pair teaching them something new and offering guidance. Sign up now to be partnered!
Big Sibling Sign Ups
Re: Big Sibling Sign Ups
Age: Physically 11, mentally 13
District: 12
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Age: 16
District: 7
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Age: 16 (in human years)
District: 6
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Age: 12
District: 10
Re: Big Sibling Sign Ups
Age: 18
District: 11
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Age: 10 months, but mentally 9 years old.
District: 7
Guest Speaker - Capitol
Guest Speaker - Districts
Was it mentioned that these speeches will be broadcast to the world for all other Tributes, Capitolites, and even District citizens to see?
District 6- Linden Lockhearst
Good morning. My name is... well, you all know who I am, don't you? If you're not aware, you probably should have been paying closer attention since you were pulled into Panem, it's not like I haven't been around during that time. I have no sympathy for slackers and those who don't do everything they can to help their situations and inform themselves. In that spirit, I don't have a lot of time to be here. Less than usual, perhaps. I don't think I'll be able to tell you everything I want to today, so bear with me.
I'm supposed to educate you about District 6. [He laughs here, inappropriately, and truncates it quickly enough that it could be passed off as a tic.] It's fortunate because since I grew up there, I am something of an authority on what life is like in that region. Not to imply that you've been misled about it up until now, but really... you can't get more authentic than an actual purebred factory rat from the transportation District, can you? That's what we do in my District; we make cars, hovercrafts, and trains, and I've worked on building all three of those things. I'm shit at it, by the way, because factory work can be...unexciting. But that's beside the point, and in no way reflects on the general character of the people in 6. More about them in a moment. But first, a little bit on our exports...
[He holds up a pair of objects here; this is probably the most half-assed part of his presentation and it could very well be deliberate.]
This is a steering wheel, and this is rubber from a tire. They’re parts of cars. We made them.
[And... that's it for exports, apparently. The precious symbols of 6 fall from his hands to the floor with a clank and a thud so he can free them up for... nothing, really. His note cards aren't even on his person.]
We're succinct in 6. We value those who get straight to the point and don't waste our time. I guess you could say that we live for the moment, because time is a very precious commodity in a District where we are so very hardworking and dedicated. Those long factory shifts don't leave much of the day to dawdle, so every minute counts. That's not to say we don't get time off, though. When factory work actually does get exciting, sometimes people have to clock out early. We all know someone that's happened to.
[Strained, pale smile.]
We have some interesting, quaint customs in 6 that are unique to our District and certainly aren't found in the Capitol. We're very honest, for example; before I was Reaped and came here, I didn't actually know how to lie, if you can imagine that. We also keep our friends and family close, and everyone contributes; if someone is left without their parents when they’re very young, as I was, it’s typical for a wealthy family to adopt that kid as a servant or playmate for their children and then garnish their wages when they’re old enough to work in the factories . Another custom we have is this holiday in late October and early November called the Death Days Festival, and it's a lot of fun. We distill some of the hardest liquor in Panem, called Motor Oil, and believe me, that helps you see whoever you want to, living or dead. And some of us celebrate their lives by doing something we just love in 6, painting.
[He holds up a small brush, like painting is somehow a concept that needs illustration, then drops it alongside the other props he brought and touched on ridiculously briefly.]
Hands are important in a District that makes things. You won’t find this in any other District, but before we cremate our dead, in some circles, we always keep the hands. We let the elements and the insects strip them to bone and then we have a gathering where the bones get divided among those closest to the departed, and we all paint them. And string them up with the others we’ve kept. Sometimes, if you find someone very old, their string of fingerbones is long enough to make a necklace. It can be very impressive.
Finally, if there’s just one thing you know about District 6, it's probably that we have very strong opinions about precipitation. Rain is a huge deal in this District, to the point where we declare holidays if we actually get a few inches. We rest, sing, and hydrate on these very rare days, and you really have to be from 6 to understand how dry it gets there, to the point where just feeling water on your skin is a luxury. However… despite how miserable our weather can get, we're not ones for colder climates; living in the desert, we're used to heat. So the idea of a white winter is strange to us and we don’t find the concept pleasant, one reason we dislike traveling outside of our District as a general rule. Maybe that’s ironic, given 6’s specialty, but stranger things have happened in Panem than someone who builds a train having an aversion to boarding one. Myself… I don’t particularly mind riding the exports of our District and visiting other places, knowing that wherever I go in Panem, I can rejoice in knowing that things can’t probably get much worse.
Any questions about District 6, transportation, or the weather?
[Not that it matters. Two peacekeepers have him by the elbows and are quietly but firmly escorting him off the stage, so any questions will not be answered by the guest District speaker.]
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Camp Capitol - Open to all
Canoes and Kayaks sit by the water, each paddle beautifully carved with nature scenes by District seven. Out in the water is a tall structure with a ladder and a diving board at the top.
A table is set up for crafts where campers can make lanyards, friendship bracelets, paintings, and even bird houses, among many other things.
A large climbing course can be undertaken, with, of course, a zipline to fly along on. Games on the ground run through all hours of the day; capture the flag, red rover, and duck duck goose.
Campers are served hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, pizza, fish, and fruits-- unless, of course, they've been given special exception.
In the late nights, a camp fire is lit and all campers are gathered around to sing songs, and tell jokes and scary stories, not to mention nice memories of their worlds or time in the Capitol.
Then, it's time to retreat to the tents or cabins, though there's no one stopping anyone from laying out under the stars. Funny, there doesn't seem to be anyone stopping people from simply walking off into the woods either. But then... maybe it's best to wait for the hiking trip in the morning to go exploring. Simply running off may invoke dire consequences...
Feel free to catch her at any of the activities for fun.
Of course she spends most of her time at the crafts table, making a stack of bracelets with "Sand Sisters" on them, three different colorful bird houses, and a small box of boondoggle that she plans on giving out to friends and fans.
At some point she'll even try the rope courses, though she doesn't take to it as much as the crafts.
As the night winds down she, like most tributes has an appetite about her, and hopefully they don't have to pay for this food right?
Bundled up in a blanket from her cabin Sandy sits around the fire at the end of the night swapping stories, though her stories tend to be less scary and more about super heroes and their deeds of daring do. She's more then happy to share.
Camp games or campfire, poking around the camp at tnight
It is decidedly less scary when there isn't boiling acid below or animatronic animals trying to kill her.
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Sporting what may very well be the most comfortable blanket in the history of all civilization, Ruffnut is drawn to the crackling warmth of the campfire.
She's always been a bit of a pyromaniac so watching the crackling orange blaze, sitting around with other kids sharing stories...it reminds her of home in a way that makes her stomach knot up uncomfortably.
Still she's more then happy to share her own particularly spooky story, the tale of breakneck bog. A spooky story about a monstrous fog that rolls in and devours vikings whole.
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As the camp settles down for the night, under the stars Ruffnut can't help but feel tempted, compelled to test the limits of her freedom and explore the edges around camp still wearing her super comfortable blanket like a cape.
If anyone asks she'll just...say she was looking for a good bathroom or sleepwalking or something. It's not like she's actually trying to escape, all the food is here in camp!
Talent and Art show - Open To All
Artists are honored as well, with the collected art of all their TYP sessions set up on wooden stands. Featuring art from Feferi Peixes of District one, Terezi Pyrope of District three, Aang of District four, the now passed Rose Lalonde of District five, Ruffnut of District seven, Arya Stark of District ten, Fitz of Distrct ten, Sandy of District twelve, and more!
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She nervously drags a stool and a guitar out onto the stage, fiddling with the mic so it's at the right height before she climbs up onto the stool and stares out into the audience.
Swallowing hard she begins and it's actually pretty good considering her practice gets interrupted every time she gets dumped in an arena.
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As Al realizes he got the two different Sandy/Phil threads mixed up
I saw nothing
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And we can wrap here too~ New arena starting. plenty for him to regret.
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Ruffnut delivers a truly...audible performance.
Once she's finished she bows and strides back off the stage chugging the rest of the bottle.
Talk To The Teacher
Out of the classroom, the Teacher seems to have calmed a little since last month. A little.
During their time in camp, she calls TYP children into her private cabin to speak with. After serving them tea and sweets, she asks, very seriously, if the young Tribute has noticed any suspicious behavior among the other children. She assures the Tribute need not worry about their friends finding out; nothing will leave the cabin, she promises, unless of course the Tribute wants it to.
Should the Tribute deny knowing anything, the Teacher's smile becomes strained, but nothing else happens. They will be allowed out no worse for wear.
Because I just love hassling the teacher.
"Yeah I wish. That'd be a quick way to make some money right? And...yeah protect everyone...whatever." She waves a hand as if shooing away the words.
"I thought maybe now that I'm part of the Jr. Peacekeepers I'd be able to ya know...figure that stuff out. But they don't really tell you how to figure out if someone is being suspicious ya know? I've been watching everyone and they just seem kinda...tired. Or dumb. A couple of them are even dumber then me."
Leaning forward suddenly she gets a more serious look and tone...or as serious as Ruffnut can be.
"HAS anyone been reported for stuff yet? I mean...we've been doing this school thing for awhile now right? But I haven't heard of anyone getting in trouble for anything "suspicious."
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And end <3
Merit Badges
-Writing letters to President Snow
-Writing letters to Fans
-Writing letters to children of the Districts (Like a penpal! The child's name will be unknown. They will be advised to write "Dear friend in District [Blank]".)
-Writing letters to the Teacher; detail what you've learned!
-Writing a description of a recent Pro-Capitol duty preformed by you!
-Creating a piece of art in honor of the Capitol and President
All of these things will be looked over and approved by the Teacher at her discretion. Simply leave them at her desk and she will go over your work and see whether or not it meets student criteria. The child with the highest number of badges by the end of each month will receive a special prize.
It should be noted that even greater reward shall come of those willing to keep the peace within Panem and spill the names of any suspected brainwash victims or traitors.
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First off, I'm not going to do the moronic he-said-she-said deal with either of you. If you want to know what each other thinks, sit down and talk to each other. Not like jerks making accusations, but ask honestly. You will do yourself a favor that way.
Secondly, yes girls are crazy. I have seen the actual craziest of them, but until Maglev starts mind controlling people into their deaths to feed a giant spider, she is not remotely something to worry about. She seems nice from our letters, and I saw what you tried to cross out there.
Listen, I know what you're trying to do here. You want to be taken seriously, right? You are acting tough because you don't want to be looked down on, and it's easier to be abrasive and push away anything that digs at your soft spots than to open up about them. You obviously care about Maglev, but take it from someone who's been there: keeping your guard up all the time and giving mixed signals is going to end in frustration and embarrassment. Do you want to get tangled in a cape and suplexed onto a table? No? Then learn from my flailing, convulsive example.
If you want to know if you upset her, go to her and ask her. Apologize if you messed up and fix it by acting better.
If you need any other advice, that's what I'm offering here. Trust me, I've done this several times with people in way more messed up circumstances.
Karkat Vantas ♋
P.S. I hope Phil's victory in the Mini-Arena helps your District out. I don't know how the multiple victor thing is handled compared to the singular ones from normal Arenas, but it should do some good, right? Let me know.
Dear Maglev (Jackie),
Nope! I am not playing he-said-she-said with either of you. If you're hitting your human adulthood then you two can talk to each other like it. Dancing around your emotions will end with your legs tangled in nearby furniture and your head with a faceful of floor. But seriously, if you have issue with each other, talking it out openly will save you both some hassle and foster better understanding or whatever the best cliché for this is. You obviously lack the psychic powers necessary to read each other's minds, but I am confident you two can work out your feelings in a positive direction.
Anyway, if I'm doing the math right, 18 years is around 8 sweeps. I'll be Earth 17 before I'm Alternian 8, and after that I'll be 18. But I'm not 17 for... a couple months? Ugh, this conversion stuff is a pain in the adipose sitting pads. Does it even count when I don't think I've been aging? Dave's been here for ages but he doesn't look any older than I remember him.
In the interests of steering this chain of letters away from whose life sucks more or how sweet I am or am not, here's a picture of my lusus.
[Included is, indeed, a snapshot of a small, carapaced creature, white with four eyes, four limbs, and a bipedal build.]
Okay, technically not my lusus since the real one is long gone and Signless is the official owner, but he was designed after mine. For some reason they had him at Signless's Crowning despite him never having one. But he got to keep him, and now we look after him. He snips and screeches at strangers (my actual lusus tried to eat them), but he's also the kind of affectionate tool that will curl up in my lap and sleep there if I sit down where he can get to it.
Sincerely,
Karkat Vantas (CG) ♋
[Drusus's letter, as is now becoming a pattern, takes some freaking out, some time, and some very careful wording before Karkat's satisfied with what he's sending.]
Drusus,
That is the exact opposite of what I meant to say. Peacekeepers are integral to the function of Panem and the Capitol, as implied by the very nature of their name. How can peace be kept if there aren't people taking on the job? Watching out for the country's citizenry and keeping dangerous elements from interfering with the system that makes life here what it is isn't something that can be allowed, but without people to find and stop it, those subversive elements will destabilize Panem's very foundation. You would be doing a duty to the Capitol even more important than mine as a Tribute.
On a lighter note, thanks for buying my merchandise. You are 100% unmistakably correct that Homes Smell Ya Later is the best one. I made that from my old plain one and a DVD of Thresh Prince of Bel Air, which was a classic of modern television on my planet. I would show you if I could, but I don't have access to any of my own shows or movies here. It is a disgrace and a shame that I can't show anyone the cinematic majesty that is Troll Will Smith's unparalleled skill as an actorturer.
Unfortunately I didn't win in the mini-arena, but I traded for a sickle(!!!!!!!!) and went down fighting actual people this time. Do not even tell me that's not a step up from before.
Karkat Vantas ♋
[Lastly, somewhere between paranoia, obligation, and covering his ass after misplaced guilt following a certain dream and Terezi's conspicuous absence post-arena, he writes this:]
I don't know the standard format for writing about pro-Capitol activities, but I did this. My letter partner, Drusus Fabbiannocus, was considering becoming a Peacekeeper. When he wrote to me about it, he took my caution in not wanting to distract him from the job as a cause for doubt. When he told me this, I wrote back emphatically endorsing him to take on the role and exalting the qualities of Peacekeepers that keep the Capitol safe and secure.
I stand in support of the Peacekeepers and their efforts, and if Drusus continues to doubt, I will be there to back him up in letter and continue pushing him to serve as I know he can. I will insist on not hanging out with him while he's on duty so that he can devote all focus to doing what he must.
- Karkat Vantas ♋
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Letter to the District
Whoops, you found me out. The capitol forgot to take away my power over weather. Don't let them know, okay? I have a rainstorm planned during an outdoor party I'm supposed to go to.
She sounds cool. The funny laugh would be useful, wouldn't it? That way, you can get her to laugh at a joke, and when she laughs, you can laugh at her laugh, and then she laughs at you laughing, and you just get more laughs out of the joke. At least, that's how I look at it. Tell her I say hi!
No offense taken. They can bring me back to life, but they can't bring any of you back, so I can take the hit for you guys. Just show me how good your cooking really is when you get the chance and we'll be even, okay? [Here, he has drawn a smiley face.]
Snakebait? I like that one. Crazy people love telling crazy stories. That’s what they do no matter what world they’re from. The only way to deal with it is to try to tell some crazy stories of your own, even if they’re not totally true. I’ll give you some pictures of crazy things I’ve seen for inspiration. Let me know what you come up with!
Snakebait
PS. I hope that Anna's victory helped you guys out in District 4. No one has really explained to us how the rewards work for the Districts, but it's supposed to be helpful. I'm probably never going to win because I don't want to kill people, but I'm glad that someone from our District won if it means District 4 gets what they need.
[Aang includes with the letter pages of drawings. He’s a very good artist, which isn’t too surprising if one knows that the monks teach kids art from the start as a way to seek insight. He draws strange and fantastical animals, some that come from his own world and some that he’s seen in the Capitol. Some of the animals look like they’re just strange hybrids of two other animals, but others are animals all on their own, like six-legged panda-like creatures and giant serpentine dragons.
The last page is a picture of a Capitolite woman dressed up in clothes reminiscent to a peacock. She has facial tattoos and plastic surgery to make her look more like a bird, and she’s yelling at a poor avox. Yet while she’s distracted, crows are at her feet rooting around her bag and grabbing expensive-looking jewelry to fly away with. In the corner of the drawing, Aang has written, This isn’t too crazy, but I saw it the other day and I thought you and Mura would think it was funny.]
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Bacopa,
Thank you, and I'm sorry. I have no right to call you friend unearned, but I opened the letter as I was told. I'm sorry you don't think your drawing was good enough, I would have liked to see it. But the flower is beautiful.
The flowers in the Capitol aren't real, and there aren't any birds except the caged ones that the people buy and forget about. My job when I'm not at school or training is to train hunting birds that people buy for fashion, and to care for them when their owners decide they're no longer interesting. I miss seeing an open sky with wild birds flocking, but I understand how lucky I am to be in the Capitol.
If there's fighting around you, it's best to get away and make sure your family are safe, I know. But if you're being held, there are ways to break or sprain a man's arm with minimal strength. I don't know how old you are, or how strong you are, but this knowledge has helped me in the past and you need not be a mountain of a man to give a severe enough wound to ensure the attacker will stop. I have made some explanatory drawings on the reverse of this letter.
Apologies if I go on too long. I've always had a tendency to think on paper. Hopefully this letter is less long-winded and can be of some help.
Yours,
Fitz
As promised, there are two large and detailed pen drawings on the back of the paper. He has drawn a man's arm, bones exposed, with notes pointing to places like the wrist, elbow and so forth, saying things like Twist away from the body while pushing your weight against the grip or Struck here with a heavy or hard edge, the bone crushes most readily here.
There is also an outline of a man's form, with red crosses to mark the points where hitting with a fist or weapon will cause debilitating or at least distracting pain, and although he will not overtly admit that he assumes the fighting is between Districters and Peacekeepers, it is noticeable that he has paid particular attention to areas which are least protected by the Peacekeeper's armour. This sketch is also annotated, with notes to mark which are more likely to do permanent harm, and which are best to use for a quick escape.
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Ruffnut's homework
Dear President Snow,
Is there a busiest time of the year for being you? Or is it pretty much always busy? We got to spend some time at a camp this month and I couldn't help but wonder what you do for fun...if anything. Do you go to the water park? The Zoo? Back home when our Chief needed a break he used to go flying on his dragon. It was a big flat dragon named Thornado who could roar so loud he's split your skull. If you had a dragon what kind of dragon do you think you would have?
Wishing you rest and relaxation,
Jr. Peacekeeper: Ruffnut Thorston.
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~ Written letter to Fan
Dear Aelius,
Aw thanks buddy, I bet I'll be seeing cool helmets in no time. Who knows? Maybe you Capitol guys with your fashion magic technology stuff can even make the helmets cooler somehow. Don't forget the best part of wearing a helmet though.
It's the feeling you get when you and your friend headbutt each other as hard as you can wearing the helmets. Your brain gets all tingly and everything gets light and fuzzy for a few minutes. It's the best! Plus you can use it to settle arguements. Keep headbutting till someone falls over. The one left standing is the one who's right.
Keep cheering me on!
Ruffnut Thorston
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~ Letter to District child
Dear Hemlock,
Hey buddy, how's it going? Keeping busy?
So that Wednesday girl is alright after all...I still don't think she likes me much but eh...most people don't like me. But apparently her family is totally creepy and has this huge house with a swamp monster. And she and her brother love to play with fire. Anybody who can appreciate a good fire is alright by me.
I joined the Jr. Peacekeepers recently...mostly because my Escort filled out the paperwork as fast as possible to get me in. I don't really do any like...actually peacekeeping though? They just lead me around, take pictures of me in the outfit. I got to practice with the stun gun which was great but none of the other peacekeepers wanted to let me stun them. I've been stunned like...three times! It's wild. Hurts everything at once but then when it's over you're all tingly inside and out like...you know how it feels when your foot falls asleep? It's like that but inside you? I dunno how else to explain it.
Next time I'll win for sure!
Ruffnut Thorston
[Included, another box of Macaroni necklaces. This time she's experimenting with different shapes of pasta noodles however...and an autographed photo of herself in the peacekeeper gear looking dramatic.]
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~Letter to the teacher
Dear Teacher,
I've learned a lot ever since I got back from the arena.
I learned that noodles can come in lots of weird shapes and sizes. Did you know they even make noodles that are supposed to be shaped like tributes? I don't think this one looks like me though. [Taped a noodle to the letter]
I've learned that I'm pretty sure my Mentor can't swim very well because I accidentally almost drown her at the water park. But I saved her so it's OK.
I've learned that I look kind of cool in the Jr. Peacekeeper uniform.
I've learned that just because I joined the Jr. Peacekeepers does not mean I get one of those taser gun things the real peacekeepers have.
At camp I learned how to play duck duck goose and Red Rover as well as some other games that didn't involving tackling people.
I also learned I am not very good at making birdhouses. But I am really good at making keychains out of leather.
See you in class,
Ruffnut Thorston.
Included: A leather Keychain with a Ruffnut's insignia of a dragon on it. It's...functional.
P.S: You should still let me braid your hair so it doesn't get all frizzy and sticky out. Or you could start wearing helmets to class like we do back home. Helmets are coming into style. Or you could do both and really look cool!
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Pro-Capitol duty.
This month Ruffnut will be appearing in a series of adds promoting the Jr. Peacekeepers. They make her look much more cool and in command then she actually is. As a result there has been a bump in enlistment among the Capitolites.
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Peace of art for the Capitol.
Ruffnut tried to make a birdhouse shaped like the Training center.
TRIED being the operative word. The end result doesn't appear to have much likelyhood of hosting birds since it's too heavy to hang from a tree, there's glue splatter here and there, some random pinecones and what looks to be some of her hair. Instead she's painted it bright colors with "The Capitol loves birds." on it and a bunch of funny looking things that are supposed to be birds but look more like dragons. The only birds she drew properly are chickens surrounding a character who looks nothing like President Snow but the words "President of birds." Appears next to him and everyone looks happy.
Art is in the eye of the beholder.
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Sandy's homework
I guess you make a good point about the history books, I never thought of myself as having a guilty conscious though. I just don't like getting in trouble, and where I come from kids can get in trouble just for looking suspicious or being around when one of the police is having a bad day. I guess between that and not wanting to upset anyone in the capitol (I mean come on I'm writing a letter to the most powerful man in the world aren't I?) I get a little worried.
The summer is almost over and I'm looking forward to fall. It's my favorite time of the year because I get to dress in layers but it's not as cold as winter. Plus I really like when they start adding pumpkin flavoring to everything. Do you have a favorite time of year or a favorite food?
Thank you for reading,
Cassandra Marko.
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To my Sand Sisters,
I'm not sure who will get this letter, but I wanted to make sure that I kept writing letters to my fans to thank you for your support, your gifts and most importantly, believing in each other. You may have all come together because you like me, but I hope you'll become friends for lots of other good reasons too. If there's one thing I've learned in all the arenas I've died in, nothing is better then having a good friend with you when things get rough.
And when things get rough, I'll always be your friend too.
Yours,
Sandy Marko
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Dear Char,
Sorry it's been awhile since the last letter, I haven't been feeling so hot lately. But I'm feeling better now and looking forward to the fall. It's my favorite time of the year because I can run without sweating too hard, and I kind of like dressing in layers. But winters in the Capitol are surprisingly cold! Like deadly freezing levels. I would have thought they would have like sidewalk heaters or something but nope. I imagine it gets pretty cold out where you are too. Do you have enough to stay warm? If not maybe they'll let me send you some sweaters and stuff. I'm no good at knitting or I'd make them for you myself.
Do you have a favorite time of year?
I'm glad you and your brothers liked the cookies, and of course it's fine that you shared them! People sometimes tell me I share too much of my supplies in the arena with other tributes but it does help to keep them from trying to kill me and just taking them.
I'm so glad I met someone else who likes to run. A lot of people in the Capitol don't really understand running for pleasure. I think it's because they only run if they're late or if they're trying to lose weight. Lame.
I hope you are well, Sandy Marko
[Attached: More cookies! This time with dried fruit and nuts in them. They aren't as pretty as the last batch]
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To my Teacher,
Going to camp was really fun this month, thanks for helping set that up or however you were involved.
I really had a great time with the arts and crafts stuff, I think I might take some of that to the museum and see if we could get the other Capitolite kids to make stuff like that too. I bet they'd like it.
I was also really surprised to see my friend Phil come to the talent show. He's really a great guy. I'm glad I met him even if things are always kind of rough in the arena. I think he would make a great teacher like you some day. Would that even be possible for an offworlder in Panem?
I hope you are well,
Cassandra Marko
Enclosed: A keychain made of beads and thick yarn that looks like a frog.
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Capitol duty:
True to her word Sandy has taken her idea to the museum and now once a week meets with any Capitolite kids who want to hang out for a couple hours and does arts and crafts with them. It's a bit of a struggle to get in sometimes because the Sand Sisters always sign up as soon as possible.
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Capitol Artwork
Sandy art this month is a dress made out of leather keychains from Camp, each one with a Panem Logo on it. She had to get a little help from the stylist assistants to make the keychains wearable but the end results is a heavy, warm dress smelling strongly of leather.
...she will be donating this piece to the museum as soon as she's graded because she has no intentions on wearing it to a party.
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Letters & Gifts
Terezi D3
Don't worry about it. I'm no alien but I'm not very good at this emotional stuff either. A species where everyone's stabbing each other in the back, what a wild concept. They should make a show about it.
I remember her. I remember a lot. You don't have to worry about me forgetting.
I've been away from home a long time. I'm probably not ever going back, but home is home. I haven't forgotten it either. You're pretty much on the money though. Trees, statues, pine smell. We make that too, by the bulk, and send the solstice tree shapes to District six for their cars. Unfortunately, by the time you read this A districter from six will have taken the one for you.
So you're a bug who eats bugs. Makes sense. A lot of bugs in here, Pyrope. Pretty quality. You should tell me what they all are some time.
I like the shiny one. It did get to me, by the way. It's cool.
Don't worry about the burden. I don't think it would have mattered.
Thanks,
Hemlock
[Tucked in the envelope are some pressed leaves and pine needles. To remind a tree-dweller of home.]
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