thecapitol | (no subject)

Who| Dan and Nikola
What| Dan promised Nikola time in the lab he has under his house.
Where| Dan's family home.
When| This afternoon
Warnings/Notes| None yet!

Dan's lab had been created shortly after his mother's death. He had built it to help him make gadgets for his team as he was back in the city to deal with her burial. In the end, it had mostly been a way to deal with being alone. Once he was back in the Districts the place had fallen to misuse. With the spur of the moment invitation he had given Tesla he found himself in it again, cleaning and getting it ready. By the time he had made arrangements for the Tribute's transportation to his home, everything was back in working order.

He was out of uniform when we went to great Nikola, but he wasn't entirely comfortable in his clothes. He wore something that was close enough to his uniform to pass him off as an off-duty Peacekeeper. He wasn't sure it would have been appropriate for him to see a Tribute while wearing one of his comfortable sweaters.

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"They'd rather not be here, I think."

"Yes, clearly. But given that they are here, this is the better option."

"It's certainly different. Even more to have grown adults in the Arena."

"It was always children before, wasn't it?"

Dan nodded. "Always. From ages 12 to 18."

"That would have been interesting to see."

"Each Game is recorded, if you'd like to do some research."

"I think I may have to do that."

"They should be accessible through your escort for any Tributes," he explained. "If you need historical reference you can ask them or I'll be around."

He smiled. "Daniel, I think you may turn out to be an invaluable resource."

"Just... be careful who you tell."

"Don't worry, dear boy. I intend to keep this our little secret."

Dan looks a little embarrassed. "Thank you," he says though, trying not to make a big scene of anything.

Nikola has to smile at that. It's endearing in a way.

"Shall we embark on the tour, then?"

Dan nods with a smile. "Come on," he says. "We can take my car."

Nikola inclines his head, smirking. "I'm in your hands. Lead the way."