Travels in Panem [PTA]

[planswalker]

The New Republic of Panem has known peace for a generation. After the Mockingjay Revolution where the corrupt President Snow of the Capital was overthrown and one last Hunger Games was done with the children of the Capital as a final appeasement, social reform has come to the Capital and all 13 districts. An elected republic has been in place now for thirty-seven years, in which time prosperity and mutual support has come to each district, with the Capital now a commercial center of trade and the seat of legislation. The peacekeeper corps is comprised of local volunteers for each district. Every life in Panem is valuable and has meaning. The Hunger Games have ended, permanently.

Or have they?

Twenty years ago, Panem re-connected with another society of humans, the Hospitalis Confederacy. They were a strange people from across the ocean, ones who had retained different technology from before the war which nearly wiped out humanity. They still had genetic stock of some of the muttations from before the war, and they had continued to improve upon the technology. Hundreds of distinctive breeds of these new mutts had been created, mutts able to interbreed with other strains yet not lose their uniqueness. Hospitalis traded hovercraft technology and nuclear power in exchange for these phenomenal new mutts. The most incredible thing about these mutts was their ability to imprint to a human when properly stimulated by a technology Hospitalis had developed. They were seen as the perfect race: obedient, loyal, powerful, programmable, and intelligent. Most even had the biotechnology within themselves to do things no machine could match. They were called pokemon, and they were the best thing to ever happen to humanity.

Panem soon set up its own pokemon league fashioned after the one in Hopsitalis.

Things were looking wonderful until the Legend Breeds were discovered. It turns out, the Confederacy had a problem: they created some strains of these pokemon to be special. They were created to be the powerful, intelligent rulers of the other pokemon, overseers of the lower-class pokemon. They also were created unable to breed with the lower-class 'mons. Instead, each one was an immortal, sterile paragon of power.

The problem is, they were TOO powerful, TOO intelligent. These "ubers", or more properly "Legend Breed" pokemon, developed a sense of self-entitlement, and questioned the role of pokemon as slaves to humanity. They rebelled against Hospitalis and successfully escaped, freeing many of the lesser ones as well, which now breed feral in the wild. Out there in the wilderness on the other continent, the pokemon proliferate, and the legends prepare for war.

When the pokemon brought over to Panem broke free and many escaped into the wilderness to become feral, the government in Hopsitalis confessed to the situation and Panem was drawn into the conflict.

However, last year, a peace was brokered between the ubers and Panem. In exchange for a yearly tribute of a young man and woman from each district and the capital for a "game" the ubers put on, the ubers would keep their war with only Hospitalis, the ones who enslaved them. In an attempt to keep this from recreating the atrocities of the Hunger Games, each districts tributes are strictly voluntary and only those of adult age. They also are required to show at least SOME competence before they volunteer, to try to eliminate haplessly slaughtering them.

Of course, some years it's difficult to find a male and female from each district and capital that WANT to fight to the death in an arena. That has never kept the past 10 years from having a full set of tributes on time.

Despite these changes, the Master League is far too similar for some people's taste. The Legends very clearly were inspired by the Hunger Games when they created this thing. It is still a highly televised reality show where tributes are dropped off in an arena with nothing but three pokemon and a token from their district. The starting area is littered with items which might be useful to the tribues, all piled in the middle where they can be fought over. Sponsors from the districts and capital will drop items in to aid those they've backed. Only one human may emerge victorious. The rest shall be slain, whether by the terrain, feral pokemon, uber interference or the other tributes.

Reaction in Panem to this development is fragmented. Some laud pokemon as the greatest innovation mankind ever had. Others blame them for everything wrong in society. There are those who feel that Panem should stand with Hospitalis as fellow humans and find a way to destroy the ubers once and for all, others who feel that Hospitalis is corrupt and the ubers should be aided in their war to free themselves, and still others who don't want the fragile peace of the current peace to be broken.

"The time for the new Master League is upon us! Let's meet the brave souls who have volunteered for the glory and honor this year. Give it up for your representatives, your champions in the Master League! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the trainers of the Eleventh Annual Master League!"

As the golden-furred lucario known as Timmons who will serve as spokesman for the Legends for the eleventh year at the games finishes his opening remarks, fourteen chariots enter simultaneously from different parts of the stadium. They pass among the crowd as they make their way to the foot of the dais. Fireworks go off as the last carriage stops.

One at a time, starting with District 1 and ending with the Capital, each contestant gets a turn to speak with Timmons about what brought them to the League today.

To those who remember the old Hunger Games, the resemblance in mannerisms with the old announcer from those times is uncanny. Still, that was a long time ago and a different age. These days, the Master League is strictly an all-volunteer basis. The utmost respect and honor is accorded to every contestant.

I figure how we'll do this is have each of you post for your interview simultaneously and we'll pretend each of them happened in their proper order. Y'all can all hear the interviews that go before you and stick around to hear the interviews that come after. Feel free to reference something from someone else's interview if it comes before yours chronologically.

Each interview begins with the same question: "Hello, young trainer. Care to tell us your name, where you're from, and why you're here today?"

[Arcran]

"Uh, hi. I Steve. I from District 10!" he says, holding up ten fingers to the camera. "Hi mommy! I'm on the TV! See!?!" he says with a big smile.

"I'm here to punch people until there isn't anybody left to punch!" he says, waving at the camera. The trainer had said not to say he was going to let Sarah win; something about it being bad for getting spon-sors. He said they were like Santa and sent presents into the games. Steve liked Santa and wanted presents in the games.

[planswalker]

"Uh, hi. I Steve. I from District 10!" he says, holding up ten fingers to the camera. "Hi mommy! I'm on the TV! See!?!" he says with a big smile.

"I'm here to punch people until there isn't anybody left to punch!" he says, waving at the camera. The trainer had said not to say he was going to let Sarah win; something about it being bad for getting spon-sors. He said they were like Santa and sent presents into the games. Steve liked Santa and wanted presents in the games.

The crowd chuckles appreciatively at this.

"Well, Steve, it's good to have you here with us today. Can you tell us a little bit about life in District 10? Of course, I'm sure there's still a lot of cattle raised there, but I've heard that leatherworking is becoming popular.

[Arcran]

The crowd chuckles appreciatively at this.

"Well, Steve, it's good to have you here with us today. Can you tell us a little bit about life in District 10? Of course, I'm sure there's still a lot of cattle raised there, but I've heard that leatherworking is becoming popular.

"Leatherworking? That where you turn cow into clothes, right?"

[planswalker]

"Leatherworking? That where you turn cow into clothes, right?"

"Yes it is. What did you do in District 10 before you volunteered for the League?"

[Arcran]

"Yes it is. What did you do in District 10 before you volunteered for the League?"

"I work on farm. I feed cows, and milk cows, and wrestle cows that try to get away. It fun."

[HZ514]

As the golden-furred lucario known as Timmons who will serve as spokesman for the Legends for the eleventh year at the games finishes his opening remarks, fourteen chariots enter simultaneously from different parts of the stadium. They pass among the crowd as they make their way to the foot of the dais. Fireworks go off as the last carriage stops.

"Hello, young trainer. Care to tell us your name, where you're from, and why you're here today?"

Avu stared blankly into the massive crowd. In an indifferent tone of voice, he said, "My name is Avu Sylum. I am from District 11. As for why I'm here, well, I volunteered.

[Roamer]

A taller man steps inside, adjusting his gloves and sits down in the chair...resting his cane across his legs. "Greetings one and all. My name's David and I am from District 1. It is an honor to be in the Games. As others before me, I have volunteered for my own personal reasons.." David stretched his arms some, as he stood there, leaning on his cane now.

[Nesori]

Gerald gives a small wave to the crowd before sitting down. "I'm Gerald Fitz from district four, I'm here because someone in the crowd thought it'd be entertaining for me to join the league, and gave me a good incentive to oblige. Gerald speaks in an almost mechanical fashion, like he rehearsed to say this since he arrived.

[planswalker]

"I work on farm. I feed cows, and milk cows, and wrestle cows that try to get away. It fun."

He seems somewhat surprised at this. "You wrestle cows? What's that like?"


Avu stared blankly into the massive crowd. In an indifferent tone of voice, he said, "My name is Avu Sylum. I am from District 11. As for why I'm here, well, I volunteered.

"Well, of course you volunteered. I and the audience would like to know why. We're just dying to know."


A taller man steps inside, adjusting his gloves and sits down in the chair...resting his cane across his legs. "Greetings one and all. My name's David and I am from District 1. It is an honor to be in the Games. As others before me, I have volunteered for my own personal reasons.." David stretched his arms some, as he stood there, leaning on his cane now.

"The same to you. How are things in District 1 these days? Last year's Master was from 1, if I'm not mistaken. Are you looking forward to meeting him tonight?"


Gerald gives a small wave to the crowd before sitting down. "I'm Gerald Fitz from district four, I'm here because someone in the crowd thought it'd be entertaining for me to join the league, and gave me a good incentive to oblige. Gerald speaks in an almost mechanical fashion, like he rehearsed to say this since he arrived.

Lucario gives a conspiratorial grin, trying to spin your words. "Oh, some pretty young thing back home asked you to win this for her?"

[Roamer]

"Oh, it's pretty much the same as it's always been...a little busy and pretty active. I am always eager to meet someone who excelled in the Games...could always use some pointers." He adjusts his coat some as he talked, settling down in a chair again.

[planswalker]

"Oh, it's pretty much the same as it's always been...a little busy and pretty active. I am always eager to meet someone who excelled in the Games...could always use some pointers." He adjusts his coat some as he talked, settling down in a chair again.

"Good to hear. Any message you'd like to give to the folks back home?"

[Roamer]

David clears his throat, "If I may. Hello Mom, Dad...fellow medics at "The Amaldo Clinic". I told you I would volunteer, and here I am." He says, as he sits forward slightly in the chair.

[HZ514]

"Well, of course you volunteered. I and the audience would like to know why. We're just dying to know."

Avu knew this Lucario's job was to help him appeal to the audience, and perhaps it genuinely wanted to do so. But he was still in no mood to open up. Maintaining the blank stare and empty voice, he answered, "I volunteered because I wanted to be in the Master League.

[Ajadea]

There was something beautiful and even poetic about the celebrations. Thank you for giving your lives. Delta gazes around with softly parted lips, as if marveling at the wonders here. Her dress was of a style that might have better suited a thinner woman, but it was gorgeous nevertheless. The cape shimmered under the spotlight. She catches the camera with her eyes and smiles nervously, then turns back to the crowd and waves again until her arms hurt.

As she takes the stage and her seat, her eyes remain fixed on the floor, more to keep her balance than anything else but it would contribute to the image nevertheless. "Um, hi. My name's Delta Travers. From District 6. And... well, every district needs its tributes, you know?" A bit of hesitation. Let them make what they would of that. "I just hope I can represent my district well."

[Arcran]

"Uh..... Big. Big and sweaty. And loud. They go "MOOO!!" he says, shouting, somehow going straight into whatever microphone he may have on.

"Oww...... Not that loud....."

[planswalker]

David clears his throat, "If I may. Hello Mom, Dad...fellow medics at "The Amaldo Clinic". I told you I would volunteer, and here I am." He says, as he sits forward slightly in the chair.

"The Amaldo Clinic? Can you tell us a little bit about the place?"


Avu knew this Lucario's job was to help him appeal to the audience, and perhaps it genuinely wanted to do so. But he was still in no mood to open up. Maintaining the blank stare and empty voice, he answered, "I volunteered because I wanted to be in the Master League.

"Don't want to give anything away that some other leaguer could use against you, I like it. Anything you would care to talk about?"


There was something beautiful and even poetic about the celebrations. Thank you for giving your lives. Delta gazes around with softly parted lips, as if marveling at the wonders here. Her dress was of a style that might have better suited a thinner woman, but it was gorgeous nevertheless. The cape shimmered under the spotlight. She catches the camera with her eyes and smiles nervously, then turns back to the crowd and waves again until her arms hurt.

As she takes the stage and her seat, her eyes remain fixed on the floor, more to keep her balance than anything else but it would contribute to the image nevertheless. "Um, hi. My name's Delta Travers. From District 6. And... well, every district needs its tributes, you know?" A bit of hesitation. Let them make what they would of that. "I just hope I can represent my district well."

Timmons gives a wolf whistle. "If you've half the competence as you have looks, there won't be any worries there. District 6 gets a lot of visitors through there on the trains, don't they? Ever meet anyone interesting passing through?"


"Uh..... Big. Big and sweaty. And loud. They go "MOOO!!" he says, shouting, somehow going straight into whatever microphone he may have on.

"Oww...... Not that loud....."

Timmons manages to avoid cringing at the feedback. Most of the audience was not so controlled.

"Well, healthy set of lungs you have there. I'm afraid that you and I are nearly out of time for this interview. Any last words you'd like to say to everyone?"

[Arcran]

"Uh, yeah. I'm going to punch lotsa people, so you guys should sponsor me and stuff. Send me presents!" he says, giving the crowd two thumbs up.

[HZ514]

"Don't want to give anything away that some other leaguer could use against you, I like it. Anything you would care to talk about?"

Avu was pleasantly surprised at Timmons' quick deduction. Perhaps he had earned an honest answer. Avu turned to face Timmons and his tone became more interested. "Indeed. Well, you've interviewed most of the contestants already. I'm curious, who has been your favorite trainer thus far?"

[Nesori]

"Did she ask me to win it for her? No, but for both our sakes I attended this event, and I intend to leave it alive. Gerald puts on a look of determination during that last sentence.

[planswalker]

"Uh, yeah. I'm going to punch lotsa people, so you guys should sponsor me and stuff. Send me presents!" he says, giving the crowd two thumbs up.

"I'm sure sponsors will line up presently" Timmons says as a pair of attendants in dull gray clothes escort you off with the rest of the leaguers.

You pass by the girl from 10 on your way down. She's about to be interviewed.


Avu was pleasantly surprised at Timmons' quick deduction. Perhaps he had earned an honest answer. Avu turned to face Timmons and his tone became more interested. "Indeed. Well, you've interviewed most of the contestants already. I'm curious, who has been your favorite trainer thus far?"

"I like the cow wrestler's style, personally. Clean and simple can win it for you when complex plots blow up in your face. Of course, I'm rooting for all of you." His grin is the most genuine thing you've ever seen. "How about you? You have any favorites or rivals from whom you've seen?"


"Did she ask me to win it for her? No, but for both our sakes I attended this event, and I intend to leave it alive. Gerald puts on a look of determination during that last sentence.

"Very solid, there. I hear that a lot of the more aquatic pokemon have taken up residence in the shores around 4. Ever meet any interesting ones?"

[Roamer]

Of course. A few months ago, I bought a small clinic from a doctor who couldn't make ends meet, and I opened up a Clinic for pokemon and trainers there in the merchant district of the Capital. Recently, it has fallen on hard times..and I hope that, by joining these Games, I can spread the word about my Clinic and save it from going under. A little conceited I know..but without that small clinic of about six...including myself, medics...I don't think there's another clinic in the Capital...if their is, I'd like to know where it is."

He says, with a bit of a pause before continuing: "It has a bit of a rustic charm,I'd have an easier time explaining if I could show it you..that is...if I make it out alive."

[planswalker]

Of course. A few months ago, I bought a small clinic from a doctor who couldn't make ends meet, and I opened up a Clinic for pokemon and trainers there in the merchant district of the Capital. Recently, it has fallen on hard times..and I hope that, by joining these Games, I can spread the word about my Clinic and save it from going under. A little conceited I know..but without that small clinic of about six...including myself, medics...I don't think there's another clinic in the Capital...if their is, I'd like to know where it is."

He says, with a bit of a pause before continuing: "It has a bit of a rustic charm,I'd have an easier time explaining if I could show it you..that is...if I make it out alive."

"I'm not supposed to do this, but I'll make an exception:

To all you listening at home, be sure to check out the Amaldo Clinic if you're ever in the area. They'd love your support to continue their good works."

He turns back to you. "So, I gather that you're a medic. How did you come to take on that calling?"

[Ajadea]

There was no need to fake that blush, at least. She relaxes her posture slightly. "Thank you, Timmons. Well, hmmm.... this one isn't really about the person so much, but once, there was a breeder, on the train to district 1, and she had this whole shipment to manage, right? At least ten crates of eggs. Well, I heard that her Magby - she had one - must have gotten up in them, because all the Togepi started to hatch, right on the train while people were boarding." She laughs happily at the memory and lets the rest of her tension melt away. "They just got everywhere. It was like they all knew Teleport or something. Under seats, in the luggage rack, and I still don't know how the one in the sink got there." She shakes her head. "Everything was delayed for hours, but looking back, it's too funny not to laugh."

[Roamer]

David smiles as Timmons gave his Clinic a plug"You didn't have to do that. Anyway, I came from a family of Breeders, who asked me if I wanted to study Medicine to help out their business. I agreed, and I went to school. Before I graduated, my father...who passed on due to natural causes.."

David lowers his hat to press it over his heart, only to put it on top of his head after saying: "...Bless his soul...he gave me a Happiny and some money to fund my dream of opening a Clinic. Well, after that, I guess you can say: "Here I am". David gives a nod and sits back again...unless he is asked to leave.

[Arcran]

"SAWAH!" Steve shouts, bounding away from the attendants like some sort of overgrown puppy.

He almost crushes her in a hug, then holds her at arms length.

"Say smart stuff, alright?" he say, looking here in the eyes. "If they like you you get presents from Santa!"

[HZ514]

"I like the cow wrestler's style, personally. Clean and simple can win it for you when complex plots blow up in your face. Of course, I'm rooting for all of you." His grin is the most genuine thing you've ever seen. "How about you? You have any favorites or rivals from whom you've seen?"

That grin was positively infectious. Avu smiles and nods. "He does seem like he would be a good ally to have, doesn't he?" Was Timmons suggesting they team up? It certainly made sense now that Avu thought about it. A mindless brute like that was a glorified weapon, useful if you could control it but dangerous if someone else beat you to it.

Avu had told himself he wouldn't speak of the games or his competitors, but now he was faltering. Something about the Lucario just...made Avu want to open up. He managed to supress the desire, shaking his head and saying, "No opinions set in stone quite yet, I suppose."

[planswalker]

There was no need to fake that blush, at least. She relaxes her posture slightly. "Thank you, Timmons. Well, hmmm.... this one isn't really about the person so much, but once, there was a breeder, on the train to district 1, and she had this whole shipment to manage, right? At least ten crates of eggs. Well, I heard that her Magby - she had one - must have gotten up in them, because all the Togepi started to hatch, right on the train while people were boarding." She laughs happily at the memory and lets the rest of her tension melt away. "They just got everywhere. It was like they all knew Teleport or something. Under seats, in the luggage rack, and I still don't know how the one in the sink got there." She shakes her head. "Everything was delayed for hours, but looking back, it's too funny not to laugh."

"Aye, indeed." He lead the audience in a chuckle. His sounded quite genuine. "Once they learn metronome, it gets even worse. Anything you'd like to say to the folks back at home?"


David smiles as Timmons gave his Clinic a plug"You didn't have to do that. Anyway, I came from a family of Breeders, who asked me if I wanted to study Medicine to help out their business. I agreed, and I went to school. Before I graduated, my father...who passed on due to natural causes.."

David lowers his hat to press it over his heart, only to put it on top of his head after saying: "...Bless his soul...he gave me a Happiny and some money to fund my dream of opening a Clinic. Well, after that, I guess you can say: "Here I am". David gives a nod and sits back again...unless he is asked to leave.

"Family legacy, a grand thing indeed. What do you think your father would have to say if he could see you here now?"


"SAWAH!" Steve shouts, bounding away from the attendants like some sort of overgrown puppy.

He almost crushes her in a hug, then holds her at arms length.

"Say smart stuff, alright?" he say, looking here in the eyes. "If they like you you get presents from Santa!"

Sarah gives you a fierce hug back. "I'll do my best, Steve. We both will."

The attendants catch up with you and begin to separate you two.

"Time to let go. I've got an interview."

[Roamer]

"Well, he'd probably say "David you idiot...why did you join the Games?" however, he'd be proud of me for following my dream. He was a great person overall, though. I didn't know too much about him, but what I did..he was a great person...he's in a better place now though" David just nods then.

[Nesori]

"My priplup, Anchor was from the shores. Also being a fisherman and hunter myself let me meet several aquatic Pokemon during my career." Gerald looks much happier avoiding the topic of why he was in the league in the first place.

[planswalker]

"Well, he'd probably say "David you idiot...why did you join the Games?" however, he'd be proud of me for following my dream. He was a great person overall, though. I didn't know too much about him, but what I did..he was a great person...he's in a better place now though" David just nods then.

"Aye, so he is. I'm afraid that we're almost out of time. Any words of advice to other young trainers out there about to embark on their dreams?"



"My priplup, Anchor was from the shores. Also being a fisherman and hunter myself let me meet several aquatic Pokemon during my career." Gerald looks much happier avoiding the topic of why he was in the league in the first place.

"A piplup, eh? I've heard they can have a lot of energy. What's your experience?"

[Roamer]

"Well, all I have to say is...follow your heart, and don't get in over your head. As long as you have a strong mind and are able to keep on track, you can accomplish anything." He says, as he stands up, and awaits to be escorted out.

[Arcran]

"Bye-bye Sawah! Good luck!"

[Nesori]

"He can be a handful to manage, the last time I saw another Pokemon challenge his dominance...well, let's just say it wasn't a very pretty sight. He just goes quiet after that statement.

[Ajadea]

Hmm. This was going to be important. Delta presses her lips together and looks down for a moment before looking up again. She swallows, as if suddenly struck with nervousness once more. "Don't worry about me, District 6." She fakes a fake smile, suppressing her excitement. "I'll be okay." She'd considered what she was going to say, and eventually decided this would let her come across as naive but not cocky. A good place to be.

[planswalker]

That grin was positively infectious. Avu smiles and nods. "He does seem like he would be a good ally to have, doesn't he?" Was Timmons suggesting they team up? It certainly made sense now that Avu thought about it. A mindless brute like that was a glorified weapon, useful if you could control it but dangerous if someone else beat you to it.

Avu had told himself he wouldn't speak of the games or his competitors, but now he was faltering. Something about the Lucario just...made Avu want to open up. He managed to supress the desire, shaking his head and saying, "No opinions set in stone quite yet, I suppose."

"Of course. Besides, I am rooting for each of you. Now I have it on good authority that your career in pokemon training has caused a little bit of a stir with those who are in the know. Any comment on that?"


"Well, all I have to say is...follow your heart, and don't get in over your head. As long as you have a strong mind and are able to keep on track, you can accomplish anything." He says, as he stands up, and awaits to be escorted out.

You are escorted off the stage by a pair of attendants in gray garb while the female from your district steps forth.

You join the rest of the costumed trainers in the waiting area.


"Bye-bye Sawah! Good luck!"

You join the rest of the costumed trainers in the waiting area.


"He can be a handful to manage, the last time I saw another Pokemon challenge his dominance...well, let's just say it wasn't a very pretty sight. He just goes quiet after that statement.

"Aye, many pokemon are quite territorial. Killer instincts on yours, I take it. That should be very handy in the arena."


Hmm. This was going to be important. Delta presses her lips together and looks down for a moment before looking up again. She swallows, as if suddenly struck with nervousness once more. "Don't worry about me, District 6." She fakes a fake smile, suppressing her excitement. "I'll be okay." She'd considered what she was going to say, and eventually decided this would let her come across as naive but not cocky. A good place to be.

"Masterfully spoken." Timmons says as you are escorted off the stage.

You join the rest of the costumed trainers in the waiting area.

[Roamer]

Walking off the stage, he gives one last wave as he walks into the waiting area and takes this moment to sit back and recollect his thoughts, not noticing the other trainers that walked into the waiting area after their interviews, lost in though for the moment.

[HZ514]

"Of course. Besides, I am rooting for each of you. Now I have it on good authority that your career in pokemon training has caused a little bit of a stir with those who are in the know. Any comment on that?"


If Avu ever blushed, he might have just then. "Has it now? I guess people see me and tend to write me off." Suddenly, the tactful indifference he had sought to preserve seems to melt away. "But by the time these games are over, people will know better than that. Everyone will respect me."

Avu blinks and realizes what he just said. Dang, Timmons was good.

[Ajadea]

Delta walks off stage carefully. Tripping on camera would be disastrous. She finds a seat and collapses into it with a sigh of relief. It would be nice to close her eyes and relax but it wouldn't help much. Instead, she watches the rest of the interviews to size up the other competitors.

[Roamer]

Opening his eyes, he sees someone slouching in a chair. "You just got done with your interview, I take it?" David asks, as he unbuttons his coat and appears to be adjusting something inside his coat. "Are you anxious, or afraid to join the games? I've watched the show on television multiple times, and it can get rather hectic." He says, as he keeps on adjusting something in his coat.

[planswalker]

If Avu ever blushed, he might have just then. "Has it now? I guess people see me and tend to write me off." Suddenly, the tactful indifference he had sought to preserve seems to melt away. "But by the time these games are over, people will know better than that. Everyone will respect me."

Avu blinks and realizes what he just said. Dang, Timmons was good.

"Ooh, passion. Folks, this one has the making of a winner. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that he'll be a trainer to watch. Any thoughts you'd like to share with the folks back home?"

[HZ514]

"Ooh, passion. Folks, this one has the making of a winner. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that he'll be a trainer to watch. Any thoughts you'd like to share with the folks back home?"

Avu nodded along with Timmons' praise. Following the question, a grin formed on Avu's face. He turned to the audience and said, "Try not to blink. You might miss something."

[planswalker]

With that, attendants in gray escort you off the stage.

You join the rest of the costumed trainers in the waiting area.

[Ajadea]

Delta sits up to regard the interrupter. "Little of both," she says. She looks at her hands when speaking, glancing up through her lashes to catch glimpses of his face. Not too direct now. "You're... David. The medic. District 1." She drew out her fractional hesitation. Forgetful was a good image to sell among her fellow tributes too. "How about you? Are you nervous?"

[HZ514]

Avu reaches the waiting room and searches for a seat removed from the others. He sits and starts to absentmindedly swirl some water in his hands as he replays the interview in his head. He can't decide if breaking his practiced apathy was a mistake or not.

Eventually, he begins to scan the room. A few trainers stood out in his mind from the interviews he had heard.

There was the ostensibly benevolent doctor from District 1 who played up his father's death and involvement with a clinic back home. David would surely get plenty of sponsors out of pity and gratitude.

Then there was the mysteriously motivated hunter from District 4 who wouldn't quite say why he joined the league. Gerald's desire to return to someone back home and his fierce Piplup would make him a dangerous foe.

There was also the seemingly naive girl from District 6 who really did seem out of place. But Avu knew as well as anyone how foolish it would be to underestimate someone, so he certainly wasn't going to write Delta off. Especially with the droves of sponsors likely lining up to help the "helpless little girl," she could very well be a force to reckon with in the arena.

Last of all, there was the brutish oaf from District 10 who couldn't form a sentence to save his life. Steve's relentless butchering of the English language was probably only matched by how relentless he would be in a fight. As Avu had thought during the interview, the thug's fists would best be pointed elsewhere, away from Avu's face.

[Arcran]

Steve finds an isolated seat in the training room, sitting down and waiting for Sarah.

[planswalker]

Five minutes later, Sarah comes back down.

She is greeted by the sight of each and every trainer who has gone down there trying to sit isolated in a corner.

[Arcran]

"SAWAH! Did you win?"

[planswalker]

"Yes, Steve, I 'won'. The audience loved me."

[Arcran]

"Yes, Steve, I 'won'. The audience loved me."

"That's good." Steve says, hugging her. "You have to do good, OK?"

[planswalker]

"So do you." She says.

[Arcran]

"I will. I punch good," Steve says, sitting down and pulling Sarah with him.

"Remember: You run from presents at start. Only take presents from the sky, OK?"

[planswalker]

"Just because that's what Katniss did in the Hunger Games doesn't mean that will work for me. Besides, we shouldn't talk strategy out here in front of everyone."

[Arcran]

"Just because that's what Katniss did in the Hunger Games doesn't mean that will work for me. Besides, we shouldn't talk strategy out here in front of everyone."

"Ok, ok," Steve says, sitting quietly until they get more privacy unless Sarah says something.

[Nesori]

"I would hope so" Gerald says nodding slightly.

[Roamer]

Delta sits up to regard the interrupter. "Little of both," she says. She looks at her hands when speaking, glancing up through her lashes to catch glimpses of his face. Not too direct now. "You're... David. The medic. District 1." She drew out her fractional hesitation. Forgetful was a good image to sell among her fellow tributes too. "How about you? Are you nervous?"


David chuckled, "Yes, David would be my name. On that note, of course I'm nervous. Who wouldn't be...going into an arena where death is only a stone's throw away? Scratch that. Who, with a sound mind, wouldn't be...going into an arena where death is only a stone's throw away?" He says, as his fumbling released something inside of his coat and he couldn't catch it because of his fumbling and it hits the ground. A small ball, which he quickly scoops up into his hand and stuffs it back into his coat before anyone could get a solid look at it.

[planswalker]

"I would hope so" Gerald says nodding slightly.

"Is there anyone special for you back home?"

[Nesori]

"Is there anyone special for you back home?"

Gerald pauses for a moment, looking hesitant to mention anyone."My fiancé, Anastasia. I love her with all my heart and would do anything to protect her."

[planswalker]

Gerald pauses for a moment, looking hesitant to mention anyone."My fiancé, Anastasia. I love her with all my heart and would do anything to protect her."

"How wonderful. May you make it back home tell her in person how muchs she means. I'm afraid we're almost out of time. Any final words to the folks back home?"

[Nesori]

"How wonderful. May you make it back home tell her in person how muchs she means. I'm afraid we're almost out of time. Any final words to the folks back home?"

Gerald looks at the camera and puts on a smile."Good luck to you all, I'll make sure to better explain myself when I get back."

[Ajadea]

It felt like a bit of an insult, but then again, she looked afraid enough, didn't she? He wasn't referring to her. Even so, Delta decides to shiver slightly at his words. "Y-you have a point there," she says. Her eyes flicker to District 10's sickeningly sweet couple. The man was a lumbering oaf, a glorified tool made of meat. Given the choice, she'd prefer her Pokemon, but all the same, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the oaf on her side. It was better than him helping anyone else. He was devoted to the woman, completely and utterly. It would be easy to manipulate him.

The medic would be a useful ally too, though his presence would make it annoyingly difficult to dispose of District 10. Perhaps in the early game. Her eyes alight upon Avu, fresh from his interview, toying with water like putty. How? It didn't matter. As long as he could do that, then he was a welcome friend. Water was life, in the arena.

[HZ514]

"Hmm. Looks like the ogre has a thing for the girl from his district," Avu mumbles to himself. "Talk about Beauty and the Beast..."

His gaze shifts slowly across the room. He locks eyes with Delta for a moment, and his concentration is broken. The water in his hands spills to the ground, splashing onto his clothes a bit. He curses under his breath and turns his attention to drying himself off, producing a radiant heat in his hands to do so.

[Arcran]

Steve chuckles as the man spills water on himself. Stupid magic. You never saw Steve hurt himself with his fists! Well, at least not in public....

Steve pulls Sarah closer, giving her a reassuring squeeze, then begins to look around the room for people as big as him. Big people are tough, so he had to look out for them.

[Roamer]

"Well, I hope one of us makes it out alive. I just hope it's me, my Clinic will have to find a new owner if I don't" At this point, David takes out three small balls to hold in his hands briefly, they appear to be pokeballs, and he puts them back into his coat one by one until he is only holding one: A ball with an egg carved into it.

[planswalker]

Gerald looks at the camera and puts on a smile."Good luck to you all, I'll make sure to better explain myself when I get back."

You are escorted back with the other contestants.

[Nesori]

As Gerald leaves he thinks over the situation, allies would be very helpful for the first part of the game. His eyes set on the docter from district 1 and the woman he is talking to. He walks over to them giving a wave as he does. "Hello, tense air around here isn't it?"

[Roamer]

Giving a little bit of a jump, he pulls his arm, and his pokeball, back, but when he sees the Hunter from District 4...he relaxes some. "You scared me! I almost threw my pokeball, it would've hit you square in the face!" David said, as he relaxed his grip, letting his pokeball roll into his lap as he talked. "Well, yes...as it should be I suppose...we're all about to go into a game where it becomes literally a life or death situation..or so I've heard. I'm pretty sure none of us, who are aware of the Games and how they're run, are calm and collected right now." With that, he sits back in his chair, making some room for the hunter to sit down next to him.

[Ajadea]

Water and fire? Oh, Avu Sylum was definitely someone to watch out for. "I - I've been trying not to think about that part..." Delta says it like an admission, though in truth she had been dwelling on it far too much. "Should I be? Thinking, I mean. About that." She chews on her bottom lip - a habit she had long outgrown but found useful at times. Let them underestimate her brainpower.

[Roamer]

David shakes his head. Knowing about this, he can be confident in saying: "It would serve you much better to not think about it. You can only ruin your chances of winning if you do because it will only impede your judgment." He then looks over at the silent hunter, wondering what's keeping him from saying something.

[Nesori]

After looking around the room to see if anyone is watching, Gerald takes a seat and starts to speak real quiet "I will cut to the chase. There are likely going to be people teaming up during the games, I suggest we do the same." He pauses briefly "Perhaps get a few more people to assist as well, at least until the adversaries thin out."

[Roamer]

David blinks. Getting an opportunity this early is usually a good thing. "That sounds like a good idea. Count me in. Before the Games begin..we should let our pokemon get acquainted...because during the games I'm sure that we will not have time for such...ahem...formalities." David says, looking around at the room now, keeping is voice low. "I mean, just so they don't start to fight with each other...and that will be one less thing we have to worry about. Sounds like a plan to you?" David asks, quietly prompting the hunter to kind of come out of his shell.

[Nesori]

"Sounds good to me, I'm assuming it's alright to have our Pokemon." Gerald reaches down to his belt and removes a ball, releasing the Pokemon inside to be a Priplup. "This is Anchor, my Priplup and first Pokemon I've ever had."

[Roamer]

David simply shrugs. "I have not been told anything to the contrary. I mean..we ARE trainers, are we not? I don't see why they'd keep us from using them...might increase the excitement that much more..." He says, still keeping his voice low-ish as he pushes the button on his pokeball. In a flash of light, out pops a Chansey, who immediately starts punching the air in a mad frenzy.

It takes her a full minute to realize that nobody's fighting back. "Madalina, sweetheart...the Games haven't begun yet. Save that energy though! I like that fire in your belly! This is Madalina, my Chansey...the one that you more then likely overheard me talking about as a Happiny....as a gift from my father. Turns out the old codger already had plans to evolve her, but couldn't see it through...the old codger.." David repeats that last sentence in his head over and over. He never realized how much he actually took after his old man...until now.

[Nesori]

Gerald stays silent for a moment before trying to change the subject"Who else do you think may be willing to join us or we could convince otherwise? I'd only think we would need five or six people to come along."

Anchor is silently scanning the room for immediate threats, stopping when he is satisfied he turns to the group and seems to stand at attention.

[Arcran]

At the Pokeball being released, Steve starts. He thought the games didn't start until later....

With a primal roar he rushes at the trainer.

"Games no start yet! CHEATER!"

And with that, he tackles David to the ground.

[Roamer]

"Well, I don't really know...how about that towering wall of muscle?" He quietly asks, subtly pointing to the one from District 10. To be honest, he had no real idea who else to add. His Chansey waves to the Prinplup with one of her hands...or what you can pass for a hand...it just appears to be one big arm, as she looks around to the other trainers, peering at each of them. Hearing a screech, he turns just in time to be stonewalled by said towering wall of muscle: "No...ugh....I wasn't...using them. I just...wanted...to get...our pokemon...acquainted. Fighting...during the Games....would ruin our...chances of...winning..!" David said, straining to say anything under this musclebound boy from district 10 as his Chansey is all over him, unsure of what she can actually do.

[Ajadea]

Pokemon, out? Was that a good idea, showing one's hand so early? Out loud, she squeals. "They look so cute!" Which they did. Delta reaches out to pet Madalina, which is right about when the oaf from District 10 almost flips the chair next to her, slamming the medic to the ground. Her recoil is enough to nearly send her tumbling to the ground herself. "You're one t-to talk," she says, suppressing the desired snap in favor of adding a quiver to her voice. "If the g-games haven't started yet, then w-why are you trying to k-k-kill him now?"

Yes, District 10 was definitely one she wanted on her side. The alternative would be rather painful.

[Nesori]

Gerald and Anchor immediately start trying to push the sudden attacker off of David."Hey now...we weren't actually fighting...just thought it'd be nice to introduce...our Pokemon...to each other." Gerald manages to say between laboured breathes.

[Roamer]

David starts to twitch and foam slightly at the mouth, and turn blue as his Chansey is momentarily interrupted by Delta, who she turns around to, with a wave and a soft: "Chansey!" David manages to choke out: "It's only..one...pokemon. It's not...like I'm...showing off...any moves. I'm not...stupid. Jumping the...gun....I'm known....to do....though.." He says, as he tries to crawl out from under one of the district 10 tributes.

[HZ514]

Avu sits quietly in his seat, listening to the thoughts of his competitors. He focuses his attention on the trio of David, Delta, and Gerald. He hears them speak of possibly dying in the arena, and can sense a certain degree of fear in all of them at that thought. Avu can sense that fear in everyone in the room--everyone except Steve. His mind is completely at ease with the potential for death, as long as he helped Sarah as much as he could first. "Could be useful," Avu mused to himself.

Then the three of them move on to the topic of teaming up, potentially with a few others as well. Avu quickly realizes that it would be a much better idea to join them than be on the outside looking in. For a moment, he contemplates projecting his thoughts to them to have a private conversation, but that gets interrupted by Steve suddenly running at David and tackling him.

Avu looks on with amusement at the scene. "This should be good..."

[Arcran]

"Oh." Steve says, somewhat embarrassed. That egg had looked so much like a bomb. "Sorry," he says, pulling up the little person with the pink Pokemon and patting him on the head. "Hope you didn't get lots of boo-boos. Boo-boos hurt."

Hearing Delta's question, he turns to her.

"He started it...."

[Roamer]

David coughs now, and catches his breath. "It's quite alright. You paniced, and had to make a split decision. I like that..you have good mettle...would you like to join our little circle? Your friend from your District can join too if you like..seems like you two would be a package deal anyway." He says, brushing off his coat and readjusting it. "That goes for you as well..." David says, directing that to Delta, who seemed to have taken an interest in his Chansey.

[Nesori]

Gerald pants as he stands back up and looks at the docter "No harm done?" He looks back at Steve "Could we talk to you for a moment?" He says gesturing at himself, Delta, and David

[Arcran]

"Join your circle? For what? Are we playing Ring-Around-The-Rosie? 'cause Mommy says I can't play that. I go too fast," Steve says with that ever present stupid grin plastered to his face.

[Roamer]

Slapping his face, he presents Gerald to Steve "Good luck with this one, old chap. You need a little more then just luck though, I'd wager." He says, as he turns to Delta "How about you? Do you want to join us for the Games?" He asks, as the Chansey plops herself down, looking up at everyone around her as if to say: 'Why's everyone gathering around me?'

[Arcran]

Gerald pants as he stands back up and looks at the docter "No harm done?" He looks back at Steve "Could we talk to you for a moment?" He says gesturing at himself, Delta, and David

"Talk? OK, but I no talk without Sawah. SAWAH!" he shouts. "THEY WANNA TALK! SOMETHING ABOUT RING A ROUND THE ROSIE!"

[Nesori]

Gerald keeps his voice low as he speaks "We we're wondering if you and your friend would like to join up and work with us during the majority of the league."

Anchor meanwhile is watching Steve's every move.

[Arcran]

Gerald keeps his voice low as he speaks "We we're wondering if you and your friend would like to join up and work with us during the majority of the league."

Anchor meanwhile is watching Steve's every move.

"Oh! A team!" Steve says in a whisper that beings his voice down to indoor levels. "Team is good, but I need to ask Sawah."

[planswalker]

Sarah comes up from behind Steve and says, "Yes, an alliance could be quite useful to begin with. However, let's hold off on doing anything too definite out here in front of everyone." She says, pointing out the trainers from districts 2, 13, and the capital, who are all listening in with great interest.

[Arcran]

"OK. You heard Sawah. We won't talk now. And you!" he says, pointing at the other contestants. "Listening to other people's talks is naughty!"

[planswalker]

The male trainer for 13, a tall, thin fellow, stands up and walks over to Steve. He stands almost a head taller than Steve, although he is so thin as to look frail. A minor hum of static accompanies his every move.

"Oaf, if you wish for people not to listen, then shut up."

[Arcran]

"Hay! Only Sawah can tell me what to do!" he says in that oafish voice. "Unless you want to get hurt, sit down," he says, his voice a bit more serious.

[planswalker]

"Go right ahead and make me." He says smugly.

[Arcran]

Steve doesn't do anything fancy; he just grabs the stupid kid and throws him.

[planswalker]

I'd like a strength check on that opposed by his dex check.

[Arcran]

STR: [roll0]
DEX: [roll1]

[HZ514]

Avu continues to enjoy the show. But he could also see this scuffle escalating beyond control, potentially crossing the border from funny to dangerous. That in itself would make him want to fan the flame. But in this case, he saw the chance to earn some favor with District 10. He readies himself to act.

(Assuming Steve succeeds in throwing the boy) If the boy from District 13 makes any sort of move back at Steve, Avu will throw a burst of fire just in front of him and calmly say, "I believe he told you to sit down if you didn't want to get hurt. I'd listen to him."

(If Steve fails to throw the boy) Avu will fire a jet of water at the District 13 boy's face and instantly freeze it once it makes contact. Then he will calmly say, "You want to sit down now."

[Ajadea]

Delta makes a sort of head jerk that could be interpreted as a nod or a start at Steve's behavior. "I d-don't think they're allowed to do that," she mumbles, staring at the quickly forming brawl. District 10 was strong, no doubt about that; even so, possibly infuriating the Legends seemed like a terrible idea. At least this would let her get an idea about how their fighting styles worked.

[planswalker]

Steve launches the District 13 beanpole across the room, and he smiles smugly as a half-dozen officials rush in at once and start to subdue Steve.

"It is against the rules to assault another trainer before the Legue." He says smugly as he dabs at a bit of blood that is beginning to drip from his nose.

"Listen, big guy, we'll have to place you in solitary if this happens again." Timmons says as he enters the room, his body enshrouded in a blue aura.

[HZ514]

Upon seeing the reaction to Steve's outburst, Avu decides not to act. He resumes his blank stare, observing the situation from afar. Out of habit, his hands create some more water to play with.

[Arcran]

Steve chuckles, wiping blood from his nose. Not a humorous chuckle; the chuckle of a half-crazed beast. He spits a bloody loogie across the room at the District 13 Tribute.

"Too weak to fight your own fights skinny boy? We'll meet in the Arena, then we can have some real fun," Steve chuckles, spitting another bloody loogie on the ground.

"Sorry Shiny Guy. He was annoying. I no like annoying."

[HZ514]

Avu turns his attention to Delta. He had heard her thoughts on his affinity for fire and water earlier, but that isn't what's on his mind. Right after Steve had tackled David, Avu heard a snippet of Delta consciously masking anger with a quivering voice. It was the first time he had gotten any hint of some hidden depths she might possess, and it made him wonder just how complete the naive act might be. After focusing on her thoughts for a while, it became clear that she was more than she allowed to meet the eye. It was impressive how consistent she was in her deception.

Avu decides to take advantage of the scuffle's aftermath to project a thought to Delta. "I believe we have a mutual respect for one another: you for my control of elements and I for your well-kept facade."

[planswalker]

"I understand, but you have to be careful. Save it for the League."

Timmons leaves the room and the attendants back off. They do not, however, leave. They quietly assume positions throughout the room.

[Ajadea]

District 13 better have some good Pokemon, because it didn't seem like he had a death wish. Further contemplation is cut short by thoughts in her mind - unfamiliar, unexpected... probably not just her imagination. So, was that how he wanted to play? She regarded him again. Small. Antisocial.Not a huge threat, unless he unmasked her instantly. And where would that leave you, Sylum? Oh this was a terrible idea, but it was so nice to be able to relax for a moment, even if to outside eyes she'd look the same as before. Her mental voice sounded exactly like her real one, but the words were entirely different. Sweetness and light laced with poison and knives without losing an inch of the daintiness. Down one of your most powerful potential allies at best, run out yourself at worst. You don't think I can manipulate them? What's easier to believe? That the innocent little girl, tribute only because there were no other options, is as dark and cunning as the rest of them; or that the antisocial power-hungry psychic is just lying to thin the ranks?

In the alley, she would have giggled. In this room, she settles for the memory of Wurmple - no longer deserving of a name - that had hidden itself away, and been found almost at the moment of second evolution. She remembers holding the Silcoon and watching the shell break. She remembers that Chance had hesitated. She remembers the crunch beneath her hands. I can get you in this group, with District 10, Mister Mystery, and the medic, if you ask nicely. With your looks, you'll need all the help you can get.

[Nesori]

"That probably wasn't the best thing we could have done. Gerald briefly looks at the 2 and 13 tributes, They know we're allying up so what will they do knowing this? Will they form their own teams, try to cut us off at the start, god help us if they tell everyone in the room.

Gerald turns his attention toward Steve, "Note to self, when trying to tell him secrets, find some place isolated in case he yells... He murmurs under his breathe.

[Roamer]

David just....stared. That's all he could do at this point. Sure, Steve was asking for it by sounding off like a blow horn whenever he talked, but that display was just....pathetic. "Are you quite satisified? Not only are they going to keep an eye on us now, we're probably going to be in trouble when the Games start. I hope that little altercation was worth it. By the way, are you hurt at all?" David asks, as his Chansey waddled over to look at the fallen District 13 tribute. Before she could help him, David looks up: "Madalina, sweetie, don't do anything rash. We need to save our energy for the Games. Come here, he doesn't deserve it since he started it." Good logic, at least he thought so, as his Chansey waddles back over and looks up at David with a confused look on her face. She, at least, grabs a rag out of David's pocket and wipes the blood off of Steve.

[Arcran]

Steve pats the rag away. "I OK. I got him to shut up, didn't I?" he says with a big stupid grin. "Lets no talk until it secret. Sawah, let's sit down, OK?" he says, going to the corner, the slightest limp evident.

[Roamer]

Madalina relents. She doesn't want to end up like the District 13 tribute...she waddles back over to David. "Yes, but at what cost? Now everyone will be watching us and be wary around us. I'm not so sure that was worth it, if you ask me." David wraps the rag round Madalina's arm, and the Chansey sits down again, buffing her egg with the clean part of the rag. As she does so, David looks around the room, not feeling overly safe in here anymore, and with good reason possibly.

[Nesori]

"We've already made enemies, more so than usual anyway. Let's hope they'll be too scared of us to cause trouble in the beginning." Gerald turns his attention to Anchor, who is busy trying to sharpen his wings.

[planswalker]

Sarah takes Steve by the hand and leads him to an unoccupied bench in the room. The trainers on the nearer two benches scoot away from them nervously.

A few minutes later, a veritable troop of gray clad attendants comes in and escorts each trainer off to their quarters for the week of training before the League.

Each District and the Capital has a separate floor on a large building. Each floor has been furnished with items and decorations traditional to that region. This is also the first time the trainers will have significant time to discuss strategy with the other member from their district and their assigned mentor. For the Capital, District 1,2,4,6,10,12, or the Capital, that mentor is a previous Master of the League. For the rest, it is often a retired gym leader, someone who has earned at least 6 badges and is recognized and an elite trainer, or sometimes just an expert on pokemon lore from the district.

please give at least general vague terms describing who the other trainer from your district is to help me out here. Beyond that, feel free to describe and embellish your district's quarters for training week. If you don't bother describing it, I'll leave it as vague as you do.

I know what each of y'all's mentors are like and will be introducing you to them shortly.

All of you:

As you are escorted to your district's quarters for the next week, you find yourself alone on an elevator with the other trainer from your district, the two attendants who escorted you to the elevator stayed behind.

after describing them, I'll take over them as NPC's. Feel free to initiate conversation with them if you wish. If not, they might do so with you if they're so inclined. Otherwise, you'll have a nice awkward silence in the elevator.

[Arcran]

Sarah is about two heads shorter than Steve, fairly average looking. Brown hair, brown eyes. She's probably some sort of Capture Specialist/Survivalist thing. Pokemon she has are up to you.

Steve doesn't talk in the elevator and just holds Sarah's hand. He wasn't scared, but Sarah said they couldn't talk until they were in secret, and those two made four people, two more then there would need to be for it to be secret.

When they get in the quarters, Steve roars in delights and jumps onto the massive bean-bag there. The mayor had had one of these; whenever he delivered stuff to his house he let him sit on it. The sudden addition of the brute to the bag almost pops it, but it stands strong. He pats the side, scooting over to make a little room for Sarah.

"We can talk about secwet stuff now! Nobody to spy on us! Or make means guards hit us!"

[Roamer]

Allie is about a head shorter then David, but has a lighter complextion...probably the closest to pale that you can get. Sky blue eyes, dirty blonde hair. She's possibly a Researcher, doing some self-training to become a Professor. Her pokemon are up to you.

David enters the elevator, and kind of stays on one side of the Elevator for now. He's still a little shaken up, despite the fact that the other Tribute is the only other person in the Elevator with him. He tries to strike up a conversation while they head up to their quarters: "So...uh, what made you decide to volunteer for the League?" To be honest, David didn't really pay attention to the other Tributes. He kind of spaced out while the others were being interviewed.
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Barring him not getting an answer, when they get up to the quarters, David just flops down on the bottom of a tiered bunk bed, glad to have somewhere to lay down upon to have some kind of privacy for his thoughts. Then he remembered: He never did recall his Chansey. Fortunately for him, Madalina followed him upstairs and now she seems to be sitting by his fellow tribute from District 1. Probably for the best, so he doesn't worry about her.

[Nesori]

Cecilia is about 5"4 with shoulder length blonde hair and green eyes and healthy tanned skin, she is very competitive and has a confident demeanor. I'd Imagine her as an ace trainer, stat or type ace. Pokemon are up to you. Like most people from district 4 she was really surprised by Gerald's decision to join the league, but beyond that they never really talked before.

Gerald recalls Anchor into his pokeball and walks into the elevator and gives a nod to Cecilia, but beyond that gives no indicator that he is going to start a conversation. He is content to ride the elevator in silence.

If the elevator ride is uneventful then when the elevator reaches their floor and opens Gerald immediately goes to the comfiest looking chair and sits down, setting what little things he has with him on a coffee table in front of him, and tries to relax.

[HZ514]

Before the troops escorted them out, Avu responded to Delta.


District 13 better have some good Pokemon, because it didn't seem like he had a death wish. Further contemplation is cut short by thoughts in her mind - unfamiliar, unexpected... probably not just her imagination. So, was that how he wanted to play? She regarded him again. Small. Antisocial.Not a huge threat, unless he unmasked her instantly. And where would that leave you, Sylum? Down one of your most powerful potential allies at best, run out yourself at worst. You don't think I can manipulate them? What's easier to believe? That the innocent little girl, tribute only because there were no other options, is as dark and cunning as the rest of them; or that the antisocial power-hungry psychic is just lying to thin the ranks?

I can get you in this group, with District 10, Mister Mystery, and the medic, if you ask nicely. With your looks, you'll need all the help you can get.

Avu was pleasantly surprised at how quickly she relented. It seemed he may have hit a nerve. "Thank you for dropping the act. It is nice to meet the real you, Miss Travers. And don't worry, I have no intention of outing you to the others. Like you said, I'm sure you could talk your way out of it without even breaking a sweat.

"I merely wanted to make sure we had an understanding. I am not fooled by your faux-naivete, nor do I care. In fact, I rather prefer this darker side of you. More interesting, in my opinion. As for your offer, I would appreciate that. I am not threatening to reveal your secret otherwise, to be clear. I just believe we would be wise to cooperate, and the others would have their...uses."

[HZ514]

Sarah takes Steve by the hand and leads him to an unoccupied bench in the room. The trainers on the nearer two benches scoot away from them nervously.

A few minutes later, a veritable troop of gray clad attendants comes in and escorts each trainer off to their quarters for the week of training before the League.

Each District and the Capital has a separate floor on a large building. Each floor has been furnished with items and decorations traditional to that region. This is also the first time the trainers will have significant time to discuss strategy with the other member from their district and their assigned mentor. For the Capital, District 1,2,4,6,10,12, or the Capital, that mentor is a previous Master of the League. For the rest, it is often a retired gym leader, someone who has earned at least 6 badges and is recognized and an elite trainer, or sometimes just an expert on pokemon lore from the district.

please give at least general vague terms describing who the other trainer from your district is to help me out here. Beyond that, feel free to describe and embellish your district's quarters for training week. If you don't bother describing it, I'll leave it as vague as you do.

I know what each of y'all's mentors are like and will be introducing you to them shortly.

All of you:

As you are escorted to your district's quarters for the next week, you find yourself alone on an elevator with the other trainer from your district, the two attendants who escorted you to the elevator stayed behind.

Renna is about a head taller than Avu, with flowing blonde hair. She is a prototypical popular girl, airy and condescending in her way. I would envision her as a mystic, possibly a body snatcher for potential dramatic effect in the arena. If a body snatcher, her starter would be a Ditto. If not, I'd see her being obsessed with "beautiful" pokemon. In any case, she would look down on Avu, literally and figuratively.

Avu will not react or acknowledge Renna while they are alone in the elevator. They had never exchanged a word before then, and he had no great inclination to change that now. He heard one word in her vapid mind. "Loser."

When the elevator reaches their floor, Avu steps off and looks around. The furnishings reminded him of home. He loathed home. He walks straight through the entryway and fancy living space to a large window on the other side. He stares out into the distance, receding into his own thoughts.

[Ajadea]

Indeed.

And with that, Delta followed the attendants to her quarters. Benson, the other tribute looked more than a little nervous - no doubt he'd been doing too much thinking about what he'd gotten himself into. he might survive past the cornucopia - she doubted he'd get much farther than that, though. District 6's quarters looked disappointingly familiar in the mismatched traditions. Probably furnished with the leftovers from the other 13 quarters. She had expected more from the capital. Still, she appreciated the customary openness.

Delta takes a seat in one of the armchairs and stares at her hands, folded in her lap. Once more, she chews on her lip. Neither their Mentor nor Benson were psychic. Keeping up the mask would be beneficial.

[planswalker]

Sarah is about two heads shorter than Steve, fairly average looking. Brown hair, brown eyes. She's probably some sort of Capture Specialist/Survivalist thing. Pokemon she has are up to you.

Steve doesn't talk in the elevator and just holds Sarah's hand. He wasn't scared, but Sarah said they couldn't talk until they were in secret, and those two made four people, two more then there would need to be for it to be secret.

When they get in the quarters, Steve roars in delights and jumps onto the massive bean-bag there. The mayor had had one of these; whenever he delivered stuff to his house he let him sit on it. The sudden addition of the brute to the bag almost pops it, but it stands strong. He pats the side, scooting over to make a little room for Sarah.

"We can talk about secwet stuff now! Nobody to spy on us! Or make means guards hit us!"

"Indeed not. Were there secret things you wanted to tell me?"


Allie is about a head shorter then David, but has a lighter complextion...probably the closest to pale that you can get. Sky blue eyes, dirty blonde hair. She's possibly a Researcher, doing some self-training to become a Professor. Her pokemon are up to you.

David enters the elevator, and kind of stays on one side of the Elevator for now. He's still a little shaken up, despite the fact that the other Tribute is the only other person in the Elevator with him. He tries to strike up a conversation while they head up to their quarters: "So...uh, what made you decide to volunteer for the League?" To be honest, David didn't really pay attention to the other Tributes. He kind of spaced out while the others were being interviewed.
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Barring him not getting an answer, when they get up to the quarters, David just flops down on the bottom of a tiered bunk bed, glad to have somewhere to lay down upon to have some kind of privacy for his thoughts. Then he remembered: He never did recall his Chansey. Fortunately for him, Madalina followed him upstairs and now she seems to be sitting by his fellow tribute from District 1. Probably for the best, so he doesn't worry about her.

"I 'volunteered' because my mother needed the money they paid her to fill out my entry application for me. She was about to lose the house. I wen through with it because at least my family will be safe and have a place to live after I am slaughtered."


Cecilia is about 5"4 with shoulder length blonde hair and green eyes and healthy tanned skin, she is very competitive and has a confident demeanor. I'd Imagine her as an ace trainer, stat or type ace. Pokemon are up to you. Like most people from district 4 she was really surprised by Gerald's decision to join the league, but beyond that they never really talked before.

Gerald recalls Anchor into his pokeball and walks into the elevator and gives a nod to Cecilia, but beyond that gives no indicator that he is going to start a conversation. He is content to ride the elevator in silence.

If the elevator ride is uneventful then when the elevator reaches their floor and opens Gerald immediately goes to the comfiest looking chair and sits down, setting what little things he has with him on a coffee table in front of him, and tries to relax.

After y'all get to your quarters, she sneaks up behind you and asks, "So, do we want a strategy together at first or do you not trust me enough? I assume you prepared for your entrance to the League like I did. We can't let our district down."


Renna is about a head taller than Avu, with flowing blonde hair. She is a prototypical popular girl, airy and condescending in her way. I would envision her as a mystic, possibly a body snatcher for potential dramatic effect in the arena. If a body snatcher, her starter would be a Ditto. If not, I'd see her being obsessed with "beautiful" pokemon. In any case, she would look down on Avu, literally and figuratively.

Avu will not react or acknowledge Renna while they are alone in the elevator. They had never exchanged a word before then, and he had no great inclination to change that now. He heard one word in her vapid mind. "Loser."

When the elevator reaches their floor, Avu steps off and looks around. The furnishings reminded him of home. He loathed home. He walks straight through the entryway and fancy living space to a large window on the other side. He stares out into the distance, receding into his own thoughts.

She doesn't acknowledge you at all in the elevator ride. When she gets to the quarters she approaches you as if trying to figure out what to say. "So.... um... Avery, do we have to, like, talk to each other?"


Indeed.

And with that, Delta followed the attendants to her quarters. Benson, the other tribute looked more than a little nervous - no doubt he'd been doing too much thinking about what he'd gotten himself into. he might survive past the cornucopia - she doubted he'd get much farther than that, though. District 6's quarters looked disappointingly familiar in the mismatched traditions. Probably furnished with the leftovers from the other 13 quarters. She had expected more from the capital. Still, she appreciated the customary openness.

Delta takes a seat in one of the armchairs and stares at her hands, folded in her lap. Once more, she chews on her lip. Neither their Mentor nor Benson were psychic. Keeping up the mask would be beneficial.

Benson has nothing to say to you and goes to his own quarters quickly and quietly.

[Roamer]

Blinking some, David looks over. "Oh. I'm sorry to hear that...I had no idea that you needed the money from this that badly." David says, as he turns to face Allie. Nearby, his Chansey seems to be keeping Allie company, looking up at her as she softly hums to herself. "And here I am, going into the games to get my Clinic more popularity and to keep it afloat. I feel so conceited now." He says, resting his head on a pillow.

[HZ514]

She doesn't acknowledge you at all in the elevator ride. When she gets to the quarters she approaches you as if trying to figure out what to say. "So.... um... Avery, do we have to, like, talk to each other?"

Avu blinks twice, actually considering killing this girl right now. He decides it can wait until the games start. "No. We don't."

[planswalker]

Blinking some, David looks over. "Oh. I'm sorry to hear that...I had no idea that you needed the money from this that badly." David says, as he turns to face Allie. Nearby, his Chansey seems to be keeping Allie company, looking up at her as she softly hums to herself. "And here I am, going into the games to get my Clinic more popularity and to keep it afloat. I feel so conceited now." He says, resting his head on a pillow.

"Don't be. If you hadn't volunteered, they'd have had to pressure some poor boy who likely wanted to do anything but into going to his death. As it is, you're probably already achieved your goals going in. Your clinic is gonna get quite a bit of publicity, especially since Timmons spoke for it publicly. Heroically sacrificing yourself in the League will turn you into a martyr. I'm sure your league will do just fine after this. Timmons might have just manipulated the Legends into having to set up a grant for it or lose face. You've got nothing to worry about. Your death will mean something."


Avu blinks twice, actually considering killing this girl right now. He decides it can wait until the games start. "No. We don't."

She looks far too relieved at that. Her sigh of relief would convince an onlooker that she just heard her family survived a train wreck without serious harm after days in the hospital.

"Good! Bye now. I guess I'll have to see you at meals."

She leaves your room as swiftly as she can. With her long legs, that's pretty fast.

[Roamer]

"Yeah, I suppose your right. I still feel kind of bad though...but at least nobody else will be pressured into going into these Games....I've watched enough to say that most pressured 'Volunteers' usually end up breaking down in the arena, or hanging themselves." David said, recalling two games back when a stressful end boiled down to an anti-climatic one when the opponent hung themselves because the stress was too much.

[planswalker]

"Yeah, I suppose your right. I still feel kind of bad though...but at least nobody else will be pressured into going into these Games....I've watched enough to say that most pressured 'Volunteers' usually end up breaking down in the arena, or hanging themselves." David said, recalling two games back when a stressful end boiled down to an anti-climatic one when the opponent hung themselves because the stress was too much.

"Aye. At least with the Hunger Games, no one pretended it wasn't barbaric. Most people genuinely seem to enjoy watching the League."

[Arcran]

"Yeah Sawah. I have a plan for you. You good in woods. If you run from middle, you can win. That my plan," Steve says, leaning back on the couch, quite pleased with his smartiness.

Yes, I know it isn't a word.

[HZ514]

She looks far too relieved at that. Her sigh of relief would convince an onlooker that she just heard her family survived a train wreck without serious harm after days in the hospital.

"Good! Bye now. I guess I'll have to see you at meals."

She leaves your room as swiftly as she can. With her long legs, that's pretty fast.

"Guess so." Avu went over to his bed and lied down. It had been quite a long day so far. He lets Face out of his pokeball, and the Haunter proceeds to float around the new surroundings, passing through any solid objects in his way. Few things could make Avu smile more easily than his starter. Avu communicated with it by projecting his thoughts, because it was easier than talking. "Hey Face. Sorry you had to stay cooped up in there for so long. You missed me being in a parade and interviewed on national television. Fun times."

[Roamer]

Indeed. So, should we talk about strategy now?" David asks as he adjusts himself on the bed and stretches lengthily.

[planswalker]

"Yeah Sawah. I have a plan for you. You good in woods. If you run from middle, you can win. That my plan," Steve says, leaning back on the couch, quite pleased with his smartiness.

Yes, I know it isn't a word.

"Steve... we've talked about this. Don't go rush off in the Cornucopia. That's no way to survive. All you'll do is get yourself killed. We'll both grab what we can from the edges as we leave and BOTH head for the woods."


"Guess so." Avu went over to his bed and lied down. It had been quite a long day so far. He lets Face out of his pokeball, and the Haunter proceeds to float around the new surroundings, passing through any solid objects in his way. Few things could make Avu smile more easily than his starter. Avu communicated with it by projecting his thoughts, because it was easier than talking. "Hey Face. Sorry you had to stay cooped up in there for so long. You missed me being in a parade and interviewed on national television. Fun times."

Just as you are settling in with your starter, your door opens once again.

"Hey." Says a strange voice behind you.

please remind me which district you're from. I'm doing my best to keep it all straight, but five independent scenes means I need a little help to keep some details straight.


Indeed. So, should we talk about strategy now?" David asks as he adjusts himself on the bed and stretches lengthily.

She snorts in a most unladylike manner. "Strategy? What strategy? I have no survival skills, I myself cannot fight, and I have no chance of surviving at the Cornucopia. My only strategy is if I go get killed quickly at the Cornucopia or if I starve to death."

[planswalker]

"Yeah Sawah. I have a plan for you. You good in woods. If you run from middle, you can win. That my plan," Steve says, leaning back on the couch, quite pleased with his smartiness.

Yes, I know it isn't a word.

"Steve... we've talked about this. Don't go rush off in the Cornucopia. That's no way to survive. All you'll do is get yourself killed. We'll both grab what we can from the edges as we leave and BOTH head for the woods."


"Guess so." Avu went over to his bed and lied down. It had been quite a long day so far. He lets Face out of his pokeball, and the Haunter proceeds to float around the new surroundings, passing through any solid objects in his way. Few things could make Avu smile more easily than his starter. Avu communicated with it by projecting his thoughts, because it was easier than talking. "Hey Face. Sorry you had to stay cooped up in there for so long. You missed me being in a parade and interviewed on national television. Fun times."

Just as you are settling in with your starter, your door opens once again.

"Hey." Says a strange voice behind you.

please remind me which district you're from. I'm doing my best to keep it all straight, but five independent scenes means I need a little help to keep some details straight.


Indeed. So, should we talk about strategy now?" David asks as he adjusts himself on the bed and stretches lengthily.

She snorts in a most unladylike manner. "Strategy? What strategy? I have no survival skills, I myself cannot fight, and I have no chance of surviving at the Cornucopia. My only strategy is if I go get killed quickly at the Cornucopia or if I starve to death."

[Arcran]

"Ok, ok," Steve says. "I'll go with you," he says, sounding mopey.

Bluff Check!
[roll0]

[planswalker]

"Good. Promise me that you'll try to live."

part of the same bluff, no further check required.

you lucky sob

[Ajadea]

As soon as Benson disappears, Delta reaches into the top of her dress and pulls out the three Pokeballs. Stupid stylist hadn't left any pockets in the dress, and Delta was not about to trust her Pokemon to any of them. Now the three battered metal orbs sat on the table, two red-and-white, the third pure white. She picks up the white one and sends out the Tyrogue within. "Well, this is it, Jet." The stutter was no longer necessary, but she keeps her voice tight and strained. "Come on, let's look around." She picks up the Pokeballs in one hand and drags Jet around with the other. There wasn't much to see, but she does her best to appear interested. She goes to her bedroom last and withdraws the Tyrogue before changing into more comfortable clothes and beginning to mentally review the other twenty-seven tributes.


District 6 over here. Can I get some general info about any other tributes that may have stood out?

[HZ514]

"Yes?" says Avu as he turns around.

No worries plans, Avu's from District 11.

[Arcran]

Takes almost a Nat 20 for anybody to believe anything he says.

"Promise. Nobody is gonna kill Steve. Steve is gonna get second place. You gonna get first."

[Roamer]

No worries. District 1 here."No you won't. Listen, I can provide us with fresh water, and all we have to do is make sure we can find food. It doesn't require a survivalist to find food." He says, as Madalina pats her egg with her hands.

[Nesori]

"Ive already got some people willing to work with me, trust wise I don't trust you any more than them. If you can convince them to let you join up I will not object, nor will I let our district down if that's what you're worried about." he stretches his arms and checks the time. "What about you, are you prepared for the league?"

[planswalker]

As soon as Benson disappears, Delta reaches into the top of her dress and pulls out the three Pokeballs. Stupid stylist hadn't left any pockets in the dress, and Delta was not about to trust her Pokemon to any of them. Now the three battered metal orbs sat on the table, two red-and-white, the third pure white. She picks up the white one and sends out the Tyrogue within. "Well, this is it, Jet." The stutter was no longer necessary, but she keeps her voice tight and strained. "Come on, let's look around." She picks up the Pokeballs in one hand and drags Jet around with the other. There wasn't much to see, but she does her best to appear interested. She goes to her bedroom last and withdraws the Tyrogue before changing into more comfortable clothes and beginning to mentally review the other twenty-seven tributes.

You hear a knock on your bedroom door.

please remind me which district you're from.


"Yes?" says Avu as he turns around.

No worries plans, Avu's from District 11.

You see a brown-haired guy of average height and build around age 30. He is in a formal business suit.

"So, you're the male trainer from our district this year. I'm John, your mentor. Nice to meet you."


Takes almost a Nat 20 for anybody to believe anything he says.

"Promise. Nobody is gonna kill Steve. Steve is gonna get second place. You gonna get first."

"That's the attitude I love to hear!" Says a very tall, very large woman from behind you. Her hair is bright blue, and her skin matches.

"Now, are you two ready to learn how to win?"


No worries. District 1 here."No you won't. Listen, I can provide us with fresh water, and all we have to do is make sure we can find food. It doesn't require a survivalist to find food." He says, as Madalina pats her egg with her hands.

"And how do you propose we survive the other trainers?"


"Ive already got some people willing to work with me, trust wise I don't trust you any more than them. If you can convince them to let you join up I will not object, nor will I let our district down if that's what you're worried about." he stretches his arms and checks the time. "What about you, are you prepared for the league?"

"Sure am. Not a big fan of packs, though. They ALWAYS break apart halfway through and someone ends up dead. A duo can work together until the end, only betraying each other when there's only a competitor or two left. Groups are just too chaotic for me."

[Ajadea]

Must've edited too late. District 6 here, sorry about that!


Delta gets up and smooths her hair before opening the door. "Um...hello." Soft-spoken, she reminds herself. Not annoyed. Most certainly not annoyed.

[HZ514]

You see a brown-haired guy of average height and build around age 30. He is in a formal business suit.

"So, you're the male trainer from our district this year. I'm John, your mentor. Nice to meet you."

Avu looks over the man with utter indifference. His expression has returned to the default blank stare. Face hovers right behind and above Avu's head, doing its best to imitate Avu's look.

Still in telepathic mode, Avu projects to John, "Hi. Avu."

[Arcran]

Steve looks at the woman, an expression bordering on thoughtful on his face. For almost ten seconds he keeps that face, as if pondering how to best answer that question. For a second, he seems to be thinking.

"Why you blue? Are you sad?"

[Nesori]

"That's what I'm hoping for, when the competition thins out I want to use the chaos to cut and run while they do the same or kill each other. Duos have the benefits but there is someone in our group I don't want to fight while he is healthy." Gerald gets up while he talks and wanders over to a small kitchen, opening the fridge and pulling out some juice. "Want some?" asking while he searches for glasses.

[planswalker]

Must've edited too late. District 6 here, sorry about that!


Delta gets up and smooths her hair before opening the door. "Um...hello." Soft-spoken, she reminds herself. Not annoyed. Most certainly not annoyed.

When you open the door, you see a young woman almost your age. She is very short, barely five foot tall. She keeps her long blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail and her blue eyes look at you with curiosity.

"Hello there. My name is Karen and I'm supposed to mentor you and the boy this week. Do you think you actually need mentorship?"


Avu looks over the man with utter indifference. His expression has returned to the default blank stare. Face hovers right behind and above Avu's head, doing its best to imitate Avu's look.

Still in telepathic mode, Avu projects to John, "Hi. Avu."

"Not the talkative sort, that's fine with me. Just tell me real quick what your strengths are and I'll do my best to sell you to the sponsors."


Steve looks at the woman, an expression bordering on thoughtful on his face. For almost ten seconds he keeps that face, as if pondering how to best answer that question. For a second, he seems to be thinking.

"Why you blue? Are you sad?"

"Oh of course not, dear boy. I'm very happy to meet both of you. I take it you two knew each other before the League? We have to be careful if we're gonna play the star-crossed lovers card. Ever since Katniss did it so famously, it's a trifle overused. We'll need a fresh spin on it if we're gonna sell it to the sponsors."

[Roamer]

David clears his throat some, "Well, I have a few other people that are willing to team up in the games...although I can't trust any single one of them as far as I can throw them...but they seem interested in helping me. Maybe I can get you in if I ask nicely enough?" David said, before adding, "Well, we just grab the closest bag to us and we make a break for it with the others. Sounds like it'd be easy enough...people will be too distracted grabbing things to fight us right off the bat.." Madalina seems to approve of this, nodding her head.

[planswalker]

David clears his throat some, "Well, I have a few other people that are willing to team up in the games...although I can't trust any single one of them as far as I can throw them...but they seem interested in helping me. Maybe I can get you in if I ask nicely enough?" David said, before adding, "Well, we just grab the closest bag to us and we make a break for it with the others. Sounds like it'd be easy enough...people will be too distracted grabbing things to fight us right off the bat.." Madalina seems to approve of this, nodding her head.

You see a flash of hope in her eyes.

"Maybe you really do stand a chance."

[HZ514]

"Not the talkative sort, that's fine with me. Just tell me real quick what your strengths are and I'll do my best to sell you to the sponsors."

Avu had been itching to really let loose some of his powers, so rather than tell John his strengths, he decided to demonstrate them.

First, Avu lets out his other two pokemon. Fang (a Carvanha) plops down on his pillow and Claw (a Sneasel) starts shifting across the room saying, "Snea!" with each movement. Avu mentally instructs his three pokemon that the show is about to begin. They've practiced this before.

Avu stares straight into John's eyes and suddenly extinguishes all light in the room. Face eagerly exclaims, "Haunt!" Avu produces some fire from his right hand, just enough to light his face up. He turns on the bathtub faucet using Telekinesis and uses his left hand to swirl it all around. The first two revolutions, the water progressively increases in size. By the third, Fang has jumped on and shouts "Vanha!" every so often. During that, Claw has snuck behind John and Face has floated right above him.

With a flourish, Avu releases the fire upward and turns all the lights back on. Claw and Face simultaneously cry out, while Avu holds a plane of water in midair and turns invisible. The three pokemon then swim, float, and run around as if they were looking for Avu. Still invisible, Avu manipulates some of the water into two humanoid shapes next to John and freezes them in those forms.

Reappearing a few feet away from where he disappeared, Avu fires two Shadow Balls into the ice figurines, shattering them. The water falls momentarily while Avu attacks, but he catches it all before it hits the ground. Finally, Avu sets the water (with Fang) back into the bathtub as Face cackles madly and Claw remains unusually still, sharpening his claws with deadly intent.

Avu projects into John's mind, "Ta da."

[Arcran]

"Who this Katniss? Everybody talk about Katniss, but I donno who she is. Is she blue like you?" he asks, thoroughly confused.

"And we no lovers. She just my girlfriend," he says, giving her a squeeze.

[planswalker]

Avu had been itching to really let loose some of his powers, so rather than tell John his strengths, he decided to demonstrate them.

First, Avu lets out his other two pokemon. Fang (a Carvanha) plops down on his pillow and Claw (a Sneasel) starts shifting across the room saying, "Snea!" with each movement. Avu mentally instructs his three pokemon that the show is about to begin. They've practiced this before.

Avu stares straight into John's eyes and suddenly extinguishes all light in the room. Face eagerly exclaims, "Haunt!" Avu produces some fire from his right hand, just enough to light his face up. He turns on the bathtub faucet using Telekinesis and uses his left hand to swirl it all around. The first two revolutions, the water progressively increases in size. By the third, Fang has jumped on and shouts "Vanha!" every so often. During that, Claw has snuck behind John and Face has floated right above him.

With a flourish, Avu releases the fire upward and turns all the lights back on. Claw and Face simultaneously cry out, while Avu holds a plane of water in midair and turns invisible. The three pokemon then swim, float, and run around as if they were looking for Avu. Still invisible, Avu manipulates some of the water into two humanoid shapes next to John and freezes them in those forms.

Reappearing a few feet away from where he disappeared, Avu fires two Shadow Balls into the ice figurines, shattering them. The water falls momentarily while Avu attacks, but he catches it all before it hits the ground. Finally, Avu sets the water (with Fang) back into the bathtub as Face cackles madly and Claw remains unusually still.

Avu projects into John's mind, "Ta da."

"Impressive. A psychic. Strong at that. Good survival skills with your pryokinesis, hydrokinesis, and cryokinesis. The photokinesis can help you in all sorts of ways. You've got a nasty attack of your own. Your pokemon seem to be rather competent on their own. You've got the making of a lone killer. Good sell to the sponsors. What do you think?"


"Who this Katniss? Everybody talk about Katniss, but I donno who she is. Is she blue like you?" he asks, thoroughly confused.

"And we no lovers. She just my girlfriend," he says, giving her a squeeze.

"Katniss was the Mockingjay, the girl who won the 74th hunger games, saved her boyfriend in the process, defied the capital under the time of great repression, completely subverted the 75th, and was the face of the rebellion." Sarah supplies.

Your mentor smiles. "Very good. Someone knows her history. She and her lover Peeta made famous the 'star-crossed lovers' angle in song and story. When the League started up, people trying to imitate their relationship in a bid for sponsorship. Most are done very badly. A good love story is very good for the ratings, but mediocre ones are far too overdone. So, do the two of you think you can pull off a genuine love story?"

[Arcran]

Steve nods emphatically. "I wuv Sawah."

[HZ514]

"Impressive. A psychic. Strong at that. Good survival skills with your pryokinesis, hydrokinesis, and cryokinesis. The photokinesis can help you in all sorts of ways. You've got a nasty attack of your own. Your pokemon seem to be rather competent on their own. You've got the making of a lone killer. Good sell to the sponsors. What do you think?"

"A lone killer." The words rang in Avu's head. They sounded positively perfect to him. "A lone killer." People would fear him; they would respect him. Because otherwise? They would die. In that moment, Avu forgot all talk or thought about allying with any of the other trainers. "A lone killer."

"I think..." Avu said, finally speaking out loud while a smile formed on his face, "I would rather enjoy that."

[Roamer]

David shrugs, "Either that or I have good common sense..either or." He says, trying not to sound snobbish as he says this. "The point is...don't just automatically give up because you don't have any survival skills....using your head is more often then not, a good replacement for it...even a trained professional needs to rely on instinct every now and then."

[planswalker]

"That's what I'm hoping for, when the competition thins out I want to use the chaos to cut and run while they do the same or kill each other. Duos have the benefits but there is someone in our group I don't want to fight while he is healthy." Gerald gets up while he talks and wanders over to a small kitchen, opening the fridge and pulling out some juice. "Want some?" asking while he searches for glasses.

"Perhaps a secret teamup within the alliance? We agree that everyone else is a higher priority target than each other? If we both make it to the final two, we'll 'negotiate' then."


Steve nods emphatically. "I wuv Sawah."

"There is no need to act. We love each other, and will do whatever it takes to protect each other."

Her eyes glitter as she smiles. "Ooh, I've got a true, genuine, real McCoy pair of lovebirds on my hand. Oh, the sponsors will eat this up!" She says and leaves the room.

"Well, we're doomed." Sarah says.


"A lone killer." The words rang in Avu's head. They sounded positively perfect to him. "A lone killer." People would fear him; they would respect him. Because otherwise? They would die. In that moment, Avu forgot all talk or thought about allying with any of the other trainers. "A lone killer."

"I think..." Avu said, finally speaking out loud while a smile formed on his face, "I would rather enjoy that."

"Excellent. I'll get to work with the sponsors immediately. Tomorrow morning, we'll talk training strategy."


David shrugs, "Either that or I have good common sense..either or." He says, trying not to sound snobbish as he says this. "The point is...don't just automatically give up because you don't have any survival skills....using your head is more often then not, a good replacement for it...even a trained professional needs to rely on instinct every now and then."

"Well, what do we do now?"

"Now we see how we can best sell each of you to the sponsors." A tall, thin androgynous person says as s/he enters the room.

[HZ514]

"Excellent. I'll get to work with the sponsors immediately. Tomorrow morning, we'll talk training strategy."

Avu nodded and said two words he didn't often use. "Thank you." Then, after a moment's pause, he added another that he used even less. "Sir."

[Nesori]

Gerald pours a drink for himself and takes a sip. "Not a terrible idea, that works for me, the docter from district 1, the girl from 6, and the pair from 10 are who I've talked to. I'll try to convince them to let you in. He fills another glass and passes it to her.

[planswalker]

Avu nodded and said two words he didn't often use. "Thank you." Then, after a moment's pause, he added another that he used even less. "Sir."

He nods in acknowledgement and gets out of your hair.


Gerald pours a drink for himself and takes a sip. "Not a terrible idea, that works for me, the docter from district 1, the girl from 6, and the pair from 10 are who I've talked to. I'll try to convince them to let you in. He fills another glass and passes it to her.

"Sounds superb." She says and leans over to kiss you on the cheek. "Thanks for looking out for me."

[Roamer]

David was about to answer, as someone entered the room. "Oh, hello there. I assume your our mentor?" David asks, as he stands up and extends a gloved hand. "David H. Amaldo, owner of the Amaldo Clinic. And you are?" He asks, trying to be a considerate and formal as possible. He didn't know this person, nor did he wish to offend by saying the wrong thing.

[Ajadea]

When you open the door, you see a young woman almost your age. She is very short, barely five foot tall. She keeps her long blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail and her blue eyes look at you with curiosity.

"Hello there. My name is Karen and I'm supposed to mentor you and the boy this week. Do you think you actually need mentorship?"

Delta blinks. "O-of course!" Genuinely caught off-guard for once, she doesn't even have to fake her surprise. "I'm no fighter, not like some of those people... the psychic, and that giant man from 10... they're terrifying!" Fake fear was supplemented by real - she couldn't afford to go into the arena underprepared. "Aren't you supposed to help us win?" She slips a plea into her voice - perhaps district loyalty would win out.

[Nesori]

"No problem I guess...Wasn't there supposed to be a mentor coming up at some point?

[HZ514]

He nods in acknowledgement and gets out of your hair.

Alone once more, Avu returns his pokemon to their respective pokeballs. Then he lies down on his bed, thinking about everything that had happened today as he drifts off to sleep.

[Arcran]

"Why she care more that we love each other than what we know? I wuv you a lot, but loving you no help when people drop rocks on head," he says with a frown. "We need somebody that knows how to dodge rocks, not blue lady that knows nothing."

[planswalker]

David was about to answer, as someone entered the room. "Oh, hello there. I assume your our mentor?" David asks, as he stands up and extends a gloved hand. "David H. Amaldo, owner of the Amaldo Clinic. And you are?" He asks, trying to be a considerate and formal as possible. He didn't know this person, nor did he wish to offend by saying the wrong thing.

"I am Sam, and I am here to prepare each of you to survive as well as you can, hopefully to win. I need to know what you can do, however. A week is not enough time to teach a brand new skillset, merely to hone strengths already present and mitigate weaknesses somewhat. First thing I need to know, and this I want an honest answer: Do both of you truly want to be here?"


Delta blinks. "O-of course!" Genuinely caught off-guard for once, she doesn't even have to fake her surprise. "I'm no fighter, not like some of those people... the psychic, and that giant man from 10... they're terrifying!" Fake fear was supplemented by real - she couldn't afford to go into the arena underprepared. "Aren't you supposed to help us win?" She slips a plea into her voice - perhaps district loyalty would win out.

"Very good. Most trainers who come here think they're real hotshots with nothing to learn. In my experience, nothing could be further from the truth. Now, I want to know what you can do. Please, don't hold back. I can't help you optimize your skills if you don't tell me what you are capable of."


"No problem I guess...Wasn't there supposed to be a mentor coming up at some point?

"Yeah, there was.... where is he?"


Alone once more, Avu returns his pokemon to their respective pokeballs. Then he lies down on his bed, thinking about everything that had happened today as he drifts off to sleep.

You are asleep. You dream.

gonna put you on pause for now. We can have you do a dream sequence if you want. I'll be doing another consolidated "you all wake up" post for the next morning.


"Why she care more that we love each other than what we know? I wuv you a lot, but loving you no help when people drop rocks on head," he says with a frown. "We need somebody that knows how to dodge rocks, not blue lady that knows nothing."

"Boy, sponsorship is important. If I can convince sponsors to back you, that means you will be receiving the essential items you'll need when you need them."

[Arcran]

Thought she left....

"But if we need items doesn't that mean we already losing? Better to just win and need no items."

[planswalker]

Thought she left....

"But if we need items doesn't that mean we already losing? Better to just win and need no items."

uhm... um...

that's why I quote your posts, so y'all don't lose track of what's going on.

She overheard you just after she shut the door and stepped back in.

"I didn't win the second Master's League by turning down any advantages. Items don't just come if you do badly. If you do well and the sponsors like you, you'll get things so you do even better."

[Roamer]

"Well, I came this far...and I'm not looking to turn back. Sure, I'm scared, worried if I'm not going to make it out alive...my goal already accomplished when I came in...but I am not content with leaving at that. I want to pit myself in the Arena." He says, with determination in his voice as he stands there.

[planswalker]

"Well, I came this far...and I'm not looking to turn back. Sure, I'm scared, worried if I'm not going to make it out alive...my goal already accomplished when I came in...but I am not content with leaving at that. I want to pit myself in the Arena." He says, with determination in his voice as he stands there.

"I'm only here because they said they'd take care of my family's debt problems."

"I see. There is nothing I can do for you. I will pray that your death is as quiet and peaceful as possible. If you can get me information on their family, I will make sure they don't starve."

She turns to you. "As for you, you might just have what it takes to survive in there. What are your skills, exactly?"

[Arcran]

uhm... um...

that's why I quote your posts, so y'all don't lose track of what's going on.

She overheard you just after she shut the door and stepped back in.

"I didn't win the second Master's League by turning down any advantages. Items don't just come if you do badly. If you do well and the sponsors like you, you'll get things so you do even better."

"Ok, fine. Want presents anyways. What we need to do for me to get presents?"

"Would rather know how to dodge rocks."

[planswalker]

"Ok, fine. Want presents anyways. What we need to do for me to get presents?"

"Would rather know how to dodge rocks."

"Dodging rocks comes tomorrow. As for the presents, I need you two to show competence and to not hold back in showing affection for each other. The more genuine your love looks, the easier it will be to sell."

[HZ514]

You are asleep. You dream.

gonna put you on pause for now. We can have you do a dream sequence if you want. I'll be doing another consolidated "you all wake up" post for the next morning.

Avu's dreams serve as a training ground of their own. He had seen the cornucopia many times on television, and he wanted to have some sort of plan going in. To do that, he had trained his mind to place him in the opening bloodbath during his dreams. Now that he had a better idea of the actual competition that would be in the arena with him, tonight's session would be much more useful.

As the countdown nears zero, he readies himself. The lone killer is about to see just how many tributes he can take out during the ensuing chaos.

It's cool plans, no need for a dream sequence. I/Avu will sit out for a bit while the others catch up chronologically.

[Arcran]

"Dodging rocks comes tomorrow. As for the presents, I need you two to show competence and to not hold back in showing affection for each other. The more genuine your love looks, the easier it will be to sell."

Steve grins at that.

"I can do that. See!?!" he says, tilting Sarah back and kissing her full on the lips.

"That what you mean?"

[planswalker]

Avu's dreams serve as a training ground of their own. He had seen the cornucopia many times on television, and he wanted to have some sort of plan going in. To do that, he had trained his mind to place him in the opening bloodbath during his dreams. Now that he had a better idea of the actual competition that would be in the arena with him, tonight's session would be much more useful.

As the countdown neared zero, he readies himself. The lone killer is going to see just how many tributes he can take out during the chaos.

It's cool plans, no need for a dream sequence. I/Avu will sit out for a bit while the others catch up chronologically.

Just as the countdown reaches zero, the sky darkens and a thunderstorm begins.


Steve grins at that.

"I can do that. See!?!" he says, tilting Sarah back and kissing her full on the lips.

"That what you mean?"

"Yes, that will do nicely."

Sarah is too busy kissing you back to comment.

[Roamer]

Well, I am able to administer first-aid to trainers and pokemon...outside of that, I don't have any real hands-on training." He says, sheepishly. "I might not be the best person to be thrust into the Arena...like this, anyway." At that, he sits back down...his Chansey sitting beside him now.

[planswalker]

Well, I am able to administer first-aid to trainers and pokemon...outside of that, I don't have any real hands-on training." He says, sheepishly. "I might not be the best person to be thrust into the Arena...like this, anyway." At that, he sits back down...his Chansey sitting beside him now.

"What would you need in order to best implement your skills? I can pull a few strings to get at least some of them in the cornucopia. Beyond that, the better I can know what to suggest to sponsors, the better gifts you will receive."

[Roamer]

"Well, a medic kit would be a must...and some potions..maybe some full heals...I mean, nothing that wouldn't possibly be found in a medic kit. Other then that...I have my Chansey here...might need a tutor for her to learn Heal Bell. Other then that, I don't think I need much of anything else." He said, with a nod then and petting Madalina. "She's my assistant..and I see her doing most of my work when she learns Heal Bell. I'm sure that can be arranged before the League, right?"

[Arcran]

Disgustingly sweet. Perfect.

Steve continues to kiss Sarah, ignoring anything their mentor says.

[planswalker]

"Don't underestimate the importance of keeping everyone in good health. I'll see what I can do about getting a tutor in for your chansey. There will definitely be at least one medical kit in the Cornucopia, then. I'll also convince the sponsors to send you medical supplies."

[HZ514]

But if you're willing to keep your GMing attention divided 5 ways, I'd be more than happy to experience this dream!
PS I was wondering, since there aren't any mechanics for the various kinesis abilities doing/mitigating damage, will you allow Avu to use them that way in battle, and if so how would you handle it numbers-wise?


Just as the countdown reaches zero, the sky darkens and a thunderstorm begins.

"Perfect," Avu thinks to himself. Feeling at ease in the stormy weather, Avu decides to experiment with his kinetic skills. He slowly walks toward the cornucopia, swirling rain together around him to form a protective casing of water. Then he freezes it into a transparent shell of ice which he moves as he walks. He is slightly crouched as he goes, ready to start running should his shell get broken.

[Roamer]

"Thank you...um..." He stops right there and quickly catches himself "Thank you, Sam. I am looking forward to working with you, even though I don't really think too much will be needed for me. Just some medical supplies, a kit, and a tutor...and I know that health is just as important as fighting, it's just that it seems like the others can do a better job of it them me is all." He says, with a nod.

[planswalker]

But if you're willing to keep your GMing attention divided 5 ways, I'd be more than happy to experience this dream!
PS I was wondering, since there aren't any mechanics for the various kinesis abilities doing/mitigating damage, will you allow Avu to use them that way in battle, and if so how would you handle it numbers-wise?



"Perfect," Avu thinks to himself. Feeling at ease in the stormy weather, Avu decides to experiment with his kinetic skills. He slowly walks toward the cornucopia, swirling rain together around him to form a protective casing of water. Then he freezes it into a transparent shell of ice which he moves as he walks. He is slightly crouched as he goes, ready to start running should his shell get broken.

they will not be able to deal damage. I am very unhappy with the devs of PTA for thinking that NOT defining what they can or can't do is a feature. As for using it to make a shield... situationally. Not something easily done in a single trainer action, but if you spend a minute to set up an ice shield before ambushing someone, that's kosher. I'll most likely represent such defenses as evasion bonuses instead of damage mitigation.

It is immediately assaulted by a bolt of lightning and shatters. In your dreams, that lightning came from Steve.


"Thank you...um..." He stops right there and quickly catches himself "Thank you, Sam. I am looking forward to working with you, even though I don't really think too much will be needed for me. Just some medical supplies, a kit, and a tutor...and I know that health is just as important as fighting, it's just that it seems like the others can do a better job of it them me is all." He says, with a nod.

"On day one, absolutely. Do your best to survive. Allow attrition to take down the competition."

[Roamer]

"Right. That was my plan regardless. Grab a kit and get out of the Cornucopia....let the ranks thin themselves and then come in after the proverbial dustcloud has settled." He says, with a smirk

[planswalker]

"If you can manage to get water and food, I'd recommend waiting out the competition for a few days. Either that or get in an alliance that can protect you until everyone's starting to wear out and sabotage their supplies and run."

[HZ514]

they will not be able to deal damage. I am very unhappy with the devs of PTA for thinking that NOT defining what they can or can't do is a feature. As for using it to make a shield... situationally. Not something easily done in a single trainer action, but if you spend a minute to set up an ice shield before ambushing someone, that's kosher. I'll most likely represent such defenses as evasion bonuses instead of damage mitigation.

It is immediately assaulted by a bolt of lightning and shatters. In your dreams, that lightning came from Steve.

Ah I know right? And cool, that all sounds very reasonable to me.
Avu immediately takes off running before the shards even hit the ground. He looks around and is instantly annoyed when he realizes where the bolt came from. Fine, don't cooperate," he mutters to his dream as a whole. Since the exercise had already lost any academic value, Avu decided to throw caution to the wind. There was no "long term" in this dream, anyway. Might as well have some fun.

He veers toward Steve and lets out a yell, still running full speed. While closing the distance between them, Avu freezes the falling rain and fires volleys of ice shards at Steve's face. As soon as he is in range, Avu fires a Shadow Ball at him. He immediately charges another one up, intending to shove this next one down the oaf's throat.

[Roamer]

"I have access to a water source, actually. All I need to worry about is food." He says, as he releases a Mantyke into the room, the broad smile on it's face as it bounces around, "Show'em your stuff, Smiles!" David said, as the Mantyke rolled it's head back and started to spit water into the air. "It's perfectly drinkable. I have tried it myself.." He says, drinking from the small fountain that the Mantyke provides to show that it's drinkable. "Of course..that's not his only feature mind you..okay Smiles, you can stop now.." At that, the Mantyke stops spitting water into the air. "Also..I know of at least three other people who said they wouldn't mind forming a team with me...so, I didn't come completely unprepared..." He says then, recalling his Mantyke.

[planswalker]

Ah I know right? And cool, that all sounds very reasonable to me.
Avu immediately takes off running before the shards even hit the ground. He looks around and is instantly annoyed when he realizes where the bolt came from. Fine, don't cooperate," he mutters talking to his dream. Since the whole exercise had already lost any academic value, Avu decided to throw caution to the wind. There was no "long term" in this dream, anyway. Might as well have some fun.

He veers toward Steve and lets out a yell, still running full speed. While closing the distance between them, Avu freezes the falling rain and fires volleyes of ice shards at Steve's face. As soon as he is in range, Avu fires a Shadow Ball at him. He immediately charges another one up, intending to shove this next one down the oaf's throat.

You slam a shadow ball into Steve, and the illusion breaks to show instead the boy from 13, who responds with another lightning bolt.

At that time, the REAL Steve dives into you from your other side.


"I have access to a water source, actually. All I need to worry about is food." He says, as he releases a Mantyke into the room, the broad smile on it's face as it bounces around, "Show'em your stuff, Smiles!" David said, as the Mantyke rolled it's head back and started to spit water into the air. "It's perfectly drinkable. I have tried it myself.." He says, drinking from the small fountain that the Mantyke provides to show that it's drinkable. "Of course..that's not his only feature mind you..okay Smiles, you can stop now.." At that, the Mantyke stops spitting water into the air. "Also..I know of at least three other people who said they wouldn't mind forming a team with me...so, I didn't come completely unprepared..." He says then, recalling his Mantyke.

"Good. You'll want to pick up some survival tricks over the week. Don't bother with weapons if you aren't already trained in something. A week's only long enough to get you cokcy, which will get you killed.

[Roamer]

"Yes. That sounds like a good idea..some survival skills wouldn't hurt...especially if I have to find my own food out there if I get no sponsors for a length of time..." He muses, and nods "Either way, in a week's time...I'll either be ready to be in the Games...or, I'll die trying."

[Ajadea]

"Very good. Most trainers who come here think they're real hotshots with nothing to learn. In my experience, nothing could be further from the truth. Now, I want to know what you can do. Please, don't hold back. I can't help you optimize your skills if you don't tell me what you are capable of."

Delta purses her lips, then lets Karen in, closing the door behind her. She holds herself tall and proud. "He's my enemy too," she explains. She picks up the Pokeballs from her bed and sends out each of her Pokemon. Chance leaps up and she catches him effortlessly, stroking his soft fur. "I know they could have evolved by now, but I don't want them to. In their unevolved forms, I can force them to perform techniques normally available only to their evolutions." In the corner, Gigi discreetly attempts to incorporate a couple tissues into her cloak. "Any of their evolutions. That's my trump card. More generally, they hit hard and fast. I myself am fully capable of throwing a few punches if I must, and I've got relatively good endurance."

Delta smiles and bats her eyes. Her posture shifts suddenly - she looks shorter, meeker, more like the scared little girl she had been at the interview. "And, um, I can act. Kinda. A bit." She straightens, and the meekness is gone. "Can you work with that?"

[HZ514]

You slam a shadow ball into Steve, and the illusion breaks to show instead the boy from 13, who responds with another lightning bolt.

At that time, the REAL Steve dives into you from your other side.

"AH!" Avu screams as a semi-truck blindsides him. Thank goodness he couldn't actually feel any pain since it was a dream, or that probably would have knocked him out cold.

As the two of them fell to the ground, the world slowed down for Avu's thoughts. "Should have known that was an illusion. My mind knows better than to place patent falsehoods in my dreams."

On the plus side though, this meant that the dream would indeed be an educational experience. Suddenly, Avu remembered the subtle crackle of electricity that accompanied 13's movements. He had not consciously noticed it at the time, but thankfully his subconscious had and it was now relaying that information to him in the form of lightning bolts.

He had no time to rack his mind for what the boy could have used to make that illusion, as time was resuming its normal flow and Avu was about to hit the ground with an ogre on top of him. He quickly forms a plan.

Avu projects into the real Steve's mind, "Sarah needs your help. 13 is going to kill her." The momentary lapse in Steve's hold of Avu allows him to turn invisible and escape. He quickly moves away, deciding to survey the battlefield while invisible. He wonders what other things he could realize in here while asleep that he had missed while awake.

[planswalker]

"Yes. That sounds like a good idea..some survival skills wouldn't hurt...especially if I have to find my own food out there if I get no sponsors for a length of time..." He muses, and nods "Either way, in a week's time...I'll either be ready to be in the Games...or, I'll die trying."

"Boy, with the whole 'save my clinic' gig you have going on, finding sponsors isn't hard. Knowing it's genuine will only increase how useful that is. You really impressed Timmons, by the way. I've only ever seen him endorse someone twice. Both times that person ended up winning the League."


Delta purses her lips, then lets Karen in, closing the door behind her. She holds herself tall and proud. "He's my enemy too," she explains. She picks up the Pokeballs from her bed and sends out each of her Pokemon. Chance leaps up and she catches him effortlessly, stroking his soft fur. "I know they could have evolved by now, but I don't want them to. In their unevolved forms, I can force them to perform techniques normally available only to their evolutions." In the corner, Gigi discreetly attempts to incorporate a couple tissues into her cloak. "Any of their evolutions. That's my trump card. More generally, they hit hard and fast. I myself am fully capable of throwing a few punches if I must, and I've got relatively good endurance."

Delta smiles and bats her eyes. Her posture shifts suddenly - she looks shorter, meeker, more like the scared little girl she had been at the interview. "And, um, I can act. Kinda. A bit." She straightens, and the meekness is gone. "Can you work with that?"

"Very good. Keep up the innocent kid act. People underestimate the small ones. I know. Your sponsorship is gonna have to depend on mystery. When you perform for the judges at the end of the week, be sure to score high. If I can show a high score juxtaposed with a scared little girl, that mystery could bring in some big sponsors. Any particular areas where you feel your training is in need of some help? I'll be responsible for organizing your training schedule this week."


"AH!" Avu screams as a semi-truck blindsides him. Thank goodness he couldn't actually feel any pain since it was a dream, or that probably would have knocked him out cold.

As the two of them fell to the ground, the world slowed down for Avu's thoughts. "Should have known that was an illusion. My mind knows better than to place patent falsehoods in my dreams."

On the plus side though, this meant that the dream would indeed be an educational experience. Suddenly, Avu remembered the subtle crackle of electricity that accompanied 13's movements. He had not consciously noticed it at the time, but thankfully his subconscious had and it was now relaying that information to him in the form of lightning bolts.

He had no time to rack his mind for what the boy could have used to make that illusion, as time was resuming its normal flow and Avu was about to hit the ground with an ogre on top of him. He quickly forms a plan.

Avu projects into the real Steve's mind, "Sarah needs your help. 13 is going to kill her." The momentary lapse in Steve's hold of Avu allows him to turn invisible and escape. He quickly moves away, deciding to survey the battlefield while invisible. He wonders what other things he could realize in here while asleep that he had missed while awake.

"Liar! You threaten Sawah!" he bellows, never giving you a moment.

[HZ514]

"Liar! You threaten Sawah!" he bellows, never giving you a moment.

"Oh boy," Avu thinks to himself, unable to wipe the spit from his face. He responds to Steve, "Fine. The hard way it is." Avu lights Steve's shirt on fire, manipulating the flames so that they do not burn his own clothes. With his free hand, Avu creates a Shadow Ball and shoves it into the side of Steve's head.

[planswalker]

"Oh boy," Avu thinks to himself, unable to wipe the spit from his face. He responds to Steve, "Fine. The hard way it is." Avu lights Steve's shirt on fire, manipulating the flames so that they do not burn his own clothes. With his free hand, Avu creates a Shadow Ball and shoves it into the side of Steve's head.

using a kinesis feature is a trainer action, as is the shadow ball

[HZ514]

using a kinesis feature is a trainer action, as is the shadow ball

Oh shucks. Avu just uses the shadow ball in that case. Commence the face-punching :smalleek:

[planswalker]

You slam him with a shadow ball, and he slams you with his fists. You're pretty sure his fists hurt more.

"GWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAGH!"

Time should definitely NOT have stood still long enough to let him bellow like that, but it did.

[HZ514]

"Ouch," Avu felt obligated to say. During the impossibly long bellow, Avu mused on what he could even do at this point. Perhaps he could learn to phase like his Haunter. That would certainly help him avoid the slabs of concrete this guy called fists. The ability to teleport would be useful as well. He filed those ideas away in his mind.

At any rate, with no conceivable way to escape this situation, he resigned himself to getting pounded to death during this particular iteration of the dream. "Note to self: Do not get pinned by Steve."

[Arcran]

Steve finally pulls himself away from Sarah for a few seconds.

"Mrs. Blue Mentor Lady, is there a way to get presents before we go in?"

[Ajadea]

"Jet's my weakest link," Delta responds promptly. "If I could only get one thing this week, I'd like to get him a strong physical, preferably fighting-type, move. Brick Break would be ideal. And I guess I should probably practice some survival skills, in case the sponsors decide not to feed me and the alliance with 11 falls through." Unlikely, but it couldn't hurt. She would not starve out there. She considers the tricks she can pull off out there and a grin spreads across her face. "And as for training scores... I'll have them show off a bit. Put the fear of a Burmy into them. Think a boosted Fire Spin from an Eevee would be good enough for a finisher?"

[planswalker]

"Ouch," Avu felt obligated to say. During the impossibly long bellow, Avu mused on what he could even do at this point. Perhaps he could learn to phase like his Haunter. That would certainly help him avoid the slabs of concrete this guy called fists. The ability to teleport would be useful as well. He filed those ideas away in his mind.

At any rate, with no conceivable way to escape this situation, he resigned himself to getting pounded to death during this particular iteration of the dream. "Note to self: Do not get pinned by Steve."

A few seconds later, you are smashed unconscious to awaken in a sweat.


Steve finally pulls himself away from Sarah for a few seconds.

"Mrs. Blue Mentor Lady, is there a way to get presents before we go in?"

"No, I'm afraid not. But you can train your pokemon a bit and perhaps teach them a move or two."


"Jet's my weakest link," Delta responds promptly. "If I could only get one thing this week, I'd like to get him a strong physical, preferably fighting-type, move. Brick Break would be ideal. And I guess I should probably practice some survival skills, in case the sponsors decide not to feed me and the alliance with 11 falls through." Unlikely, but it couldn't hurt. She would not starve out there. She considers the tricks she can pull off out there and a grin spreads across her face. "And as for training scores... I'll have them show off a bit. Put the fear of a Burmy into them. Think a boosted Fire Spin from an Eevee would be good enough for a finisher?"

"I'll see what I can do about the brick break. And yeah, fire spin is a good finisher."

[Arcran]

"Where we train and get moves?" Steve says, quickly losing interest in the blue lady.

[planswalker]

"Where we train and get moves?" Steve says, quickly losing interest in the blue lady.

"You'll see tomorrow."

[Arcran]

"Ok," Steve says. "Unless you have something important, you can go now," he says, starting to make out with Sarah again.

[planswalker]

She leaves and the two of you make out.

[Arcran]

Bleh. Crappy romance stuff is crappy. Why the hell did I decide this was a good idea?

After making out for awhile, Steve goes to bed, saying goodnight to Sarah and going to sleep. Maybe if he thought more often he would've have thought of the next day, but as things were, he didn't particularly care. All that mattered were the Games. The Games and Sarah.

[planswalker]

You are asleep.

[Ajadea]

Delta nods, pleased. So far, her ideas had proven to be quite sound. "So, keep acting, score high... I suppose I should be acting at the general sessions as well," she sighs. Disappointing, but perfectly tolerable. They would see her true power soon enough. She heads over to the door and unlocks it. "If that's all, then?" After being poked and prodded for hours, slathered with makeup, forced into a too-tight dress, and paraded around for all to see, Delta was beginning to get tired. To say nothing of the 27 interviews she'd forced herself to watch, and the fiasco in the waiting room. The mentor hadn't been nearly as helpful as she'd thought she would be, and at this point, sleep would probably help more than confirmation of her ideas.

[planswalker]

Delta nods, pleased. So far, her ideas had proven to be quite sound. "So, keep acting, score high... I suppose I should be acting at the general sessions as well," she sighs. Disappointing, but perfectly tolerable. They would see her true power soon enough. She heads over to the door and unlocks it. "If that's all, then?" After being poked and prodded for hours, slathered with makeup, forced into a too-tight dress, and paraded around for all to see, Delta was beginning to get tired. To say nothing of the 27 interviews she'd forced herself to watch, and the fiasco in the waiting room. The mentor hadn't been nearly as helpful as she'd thought she would be, and at this point, sleep would probably help more than confirmation of her ideas.

"One last tip: don't try for a love interest angle. It's terribly overdone." Karen says on her way out.

[Arcran]

Steve dreams about home; it's a normal Tuesday. 6 o'clock and he's up, dressed and ready to go. Eats his breakfast (twice the size of the rest), kisses him mom on the cheek and goes out to work. Until almost nine he milks the cows, gathers eggs, the daily chores. Then it's out to the fields, Tails helping him corral the cows. One gets through that hole in the cattle guard his brother was supposed to fix a month ago; a half an hour chase just to get the damn thing back in the corral. Then, lunch break! Steve eats again! Yay!

After lunch, a little more of the same. Making sure the cows don't get away. His parents never let him do real jobs. Steve didn't know why. He was smart! He could count to ten and say the alphabet backwards up to X!

He watches the cows until dinner, getting bored a few times and deciding to wrestle some. The cows didn't even fight back anymore; they just fall over.

Steve works until dinner then goes to eat again. A happy meal, lots of laughing. Steve likes his family. After dinner he goes to hang out with Sarah at the market. He has fun. Steve likes Sarah. He buys her a pretty necklace with some money. Sarah is happy.

It gets dark, so Steve says goodbye and goes home. Steve says goodnight to his parents and little brothers and goes to sleep.

[HZ514]

A few seconds later, you are smashed unconscious to awaken in a sweat.

Avu gasps upon waking, jolts upright and takes a deep breath. Sweet, sweet air. "Phew." That moment between everything going black and opening your eyes--that split second where knowing you're about to wake up gives way to fearing you might have, somehow, actually died--was something that Avu never got used to.

Regaining his composure, Avu lies back down with his eyes to the ceiling. He blinks twice, then once more before shaking his head to clear his mind. He closes his eyes and takes another deep breath, calmly drifting off to another dream. Another practice run, and in all likelihood, another "death" to teach him another lesson.

[Ajadea]

Delta makes a face as Karen leaves. Romance would destroy the innocence angle anyways. She crawls under the covers, and recalls her Pokemon. The balls go in the nightstand drawer. Delta closes her eyes and dreams of blood.

[planswalker]

Steve dreams about home; it's a normal Tuesday. 6 o'clock and he's up, dressed and ready to go. Eats his breakfast (twice the size of the rest), kisses him mom on the cheek and goes out to work. Until almost nine he milks the cows, gathers eggs, the daily chores. Then it's out to the fields, Tails helping him corral the cows. One gets through that hole in the cattle guard his brother was supposed to fix a month ago; a half an hour chase just to get the damn thing back in the corral. Then, lunch break! Steve eats again! Yay!

After lunch, a little more of the same. Making sure the cows don't get away. His parents never let him do real jobs. Steve didn't know why. He was smart! He could count to ten and say the alphabet backwards up to X!

He watches the cows until dinner, getting bored a few times and deciding to wrestle some. The cows didn't even fight back anymore; they just fall over.

Steve works until dinner then goes to eat again. A happy meal, lots of laughing. Steve likes his family. After dinner he goes to hang out with Sarah at the market. He has fun. Steve likes Sarah. He buys her a pretty necklace with some money. Sarah is happy.

It gets dark, so Steve says goodbye and goes home. Steve says goodnight to his parents and little brothers and goes to sleep.


Avu gasps upon waking, jolts upright and takes a deep breath. Sweet, sweet air. "Phew." That moment between everything going black and opening your eyes--that split second where knowing you're about to wake up gives way to fearing you might have, somehow, actually died--was something that Avu never got used to.

Regaining his composure, Avu lies back down with his eyes to the ceiling. He blinks twice, then once more before shaking his head to clear his mind. He closes his eyes and takes another deep breath, calmly drifting off to another dream. Another practice run, and in all likelihood, another "death" to teach him another lesson.


Delta makes a face as Karen leaves. Romance would destroy the innocence angle anyways. She crawls under the covers, and recalls her Pokemon. The balls go in the nightstand drawer. Delta closes her eyes and dreams of blood.

In all three of your dreams, you dream of the other two, who act and react just like they were the dreamers instead of you.

save me some effort. You three can rp with each other in a combined dream.

Why is this happening?

There's actually a reason. Part of PLOT

[Arcran]

Steve looks around. Why were there people on his farm? He didn't know them.

"Hey, this my farm. You no get to play with cows. My cows."

[Roamer]

"Yes, well, I didn't expect that to take off like it did. I only expected Timmons to wave it away and keep moving forward. When he turned to the audience, I just expected him to continue asking questions....but when he said that sentence, I had no idea my words actually reached out to him, you know?" David says, recalling his Chansey who yawned, and put his pokeballs back into his jacket.

[planswalker]

"Yes, well, I didn't expect that to take off like it did. I only expected Timmons to wave it away and keep moving forward. When he turned to the audience, I just expected him to continue asking questions....but when he said that sentence, I had no idea my words actually reached out to him, you know?" David says, recalling his Chansey who yawned, and put his pokeballs back into his jacket.

"Aye, that was a very touching moment. Still, don't let this go to your head. Recklessness kills more trainers in there than anything else."

[Roamer]

"Don't I know it.." David just looks up at Sam. ""Yes, well, I'm just a little surprised is all. I'm just scared that all of those gifts I might be receiving will only make the others target me more. However, that's something to worry about as the Games get closer.." David said, stifling a yawn as he talked.

[HZ514]

Steve looks around. Why were there people on his farm? He didn't know them.

"Hey, this my farm. You no get to play with cows. My cows."

"Hmm," Avu thinks to himself. "This isn't where I'm supposed to be..."

Avu looks around, and sees Delta nearby. Cows moo in the background. Indeed they are on a farm, apparently Steve's farm. The question is, "Why?"

This dolt's farm being decidedly not the cornucopia, Avu is less than pleased at missing out on a training session. But at least there is a semi-interesting mystery to solve to make up for it.

"How did we get here?" he asks while looking around some more.

[Nesori]

Gerald shrugs "Maybe he's stuck in an elevator, if he shows up please knock on my door, if not I'm going to take a nap. Gerald walks into his room as he says this and locks the door. He then immediately checks if the windows are locked and if there is anything suspicious in or on the bed, nightstand, dresser, lamp, or in the bathroom. When he is satisfied he goes to sleep.

[Ajadea]

Delta shrugs. While it's not particularly pleasing to be acting even in her sleep, she'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the other tributes anyways. District 10 looked incredibly boring, but insulting Steve didn't feel like the best idea. "Your farm is so pretty!" she exclaims. A lie, obviously, but a dolt like that shouldn't be able to tell.


[roll0]

[Arcran]

"Hmm," Avu thinks to himself. "This isn't where I'm supposed to be..."

Avu looks around, and sees Delta nearby. Cows moo in the background. Indeed they are on a farm, apparently Steve's farm. The question is, "Why?"

This dolt's farm being decidedly not the cornucopia, Avu is less than pleased at missing out on a training session. But at least there is a semi-interesting mystery to solve to make up for it.

"How did we get here?" he asks while looking around some more.

"I dunno. A car?" Steve says, looking at the man like he's an idiot. Not even knowing how he got here.... Even Steve knows how he got here! He walked!


Delta shrugs. While it's not particularly pleasing to be acting even in her sleep, she'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the other tributes anyways. District 10 looked incredibly boring, but insulting Steve didn't feel like the best idea. "Your farm is so pretty!" she exclaims. A lie, obviously, but a dolt like that shouldn't be able to tell.


[roll0]


"Thanks!" Steve says, a huge stupid grin plastered on his face. "I work hard to make pretty. Why you here though?"

[Ajadea]

"I'm from District 6. I can get a train to anywhere in Panem if I want," Delta says. It's not really an explanation - after all, none of them were currently in their home districts - but it might look like one. Sylum was the psychic, and he professed to know nothing about this strangely lucid dream either.

[Arcran]

"I'm from District 6. I can get a train to anywhere in Panem if I want," Delta says. It's not really an explanation - after all, none of them were currently in their home districts - but it might look like one. Sylum was the psychic, and he professed to know nothing about this strangely lucid dream either.

Steve nods. "Trains are fast. Anyways, I need to do work," he says, hopping back in the cattle ring. He grabs a bale of hay from over the fence and slings it over, getting food for the cows.

[HZ514]

"I dunno. A car?" Steve says, looking at the man like he's an idiot. Not even knowing how he got here.... Even Steve knows how he got here! He walked!

Avu simply stares at Steve, too amazed at the depths of his incompetence to even respond. Instead, he starts to rack his brain for an explanation for their situation.


"Thanks!" Steve says, a huge stupid grin plastered on his face. "I work hard to make pretty. Why you here though?"

While Delta's continued deception and Steve's eating it up were amusing, their actions only showed that each of them was acting in a very lucid capacity. Yet this was Avu's dream, wasn't it? Perhaps not. But what did that mean then?

As Steve and Delta converse, Avu stands in place, lost in thought. The beginnings of a possible explanation start to form in his mind.


Steve nods. "Trains are fast. Anyways, I need to do work," he says, hopping back in the cattle ring. He grabs a bale of hay from over the fence and slings it over, getting food for the cows.
With Steve gone, Avu turns to Delta. "Don't you ever get tired of that little charade?"

[Ajadea]

Delta nods. "So, uh... how are we here?" she asks, pitching her voice low enough that Steve theoretically wouldn't be able to hear.

[HZ514]

"I'm...not exactly sure," Avu replied in a similarly hushed tone. "I have a working theory, but it's pretty much entirely guesswork."

[Arcran]

Steve just continues to work, possibly oblivious that this is a dream.

[HZ514]

Avu runs through his idea once more before expressing it out loud. It seemed plausible, at least. He starts out slowly, for his own benefit as much as Delta's. "We're all dreaming, together. That much is clear. Which begs two big questions: How are we sharing this dream and why are we on this simpleton's farm?" Avu says, nodding toward Steve. "I think I can answer the latter. Our minds, experiencing this world together, had to come to a consensus on where we would be. Were it up to me, we would be...elsewhere. And I'm sure the same is true for you.

But we are here. And I believe the reason for that is that our minds--yours, mine, and 10's over there--resolved the issue of setting by pandering to the lowest common denominator. Clearly, that would be him. I don't believe either of you would have fully understood my dream, and neither he nor I likely would have understood yours. We, on the other hand, both have a firm grasp of what "a farm" would be, so that's where we ended up. In fact, I don't think he even realizes we are dreaming. This is just a normal day at home to him. So that's why we're here. Anywhere else, and bricks-for-brains over there would be unable to function.

As for how or why our minds came together...I honestly cannot come up with a firm explanation. My best and only guess is that one or more of the legendaries are responsible for this. They are incomprehensibly powerful, and it would seem possible for this to be their doing. Perhaps it is a test?

All of this to say, I am as much in the dark as you are as to what is going on," Avu finished, shaking his head.

[Ajadea]

"Sounds lovely," Delta says, with only the faintest hint of sarcasm. "Doesn't seem there's much we can do from inside... so I guess this is as good a time as any to talk. If you still want to join up with 4, 10, and the doctor from 1, you'll have to approach yourself. I have an image to think about, after all." She toys with a lock of hair. "We'll need to dismantle any other groups, of course. I'd like to kill 4 as well - I don't trust him. 10 is as likely as not to annihilate itself through idiocy, so that'll be alright." Her voice still carries a childish edge, and she speaks casually, as if the topic was something trivial like the weather or the lunch menu rather than killing and death.

[HZ514]

Avu nodded. Delta's casual tone while speaking about such grave matters did not unnerve Avu. If anything, it was a positive in his mind. "I understand. Actually my mentor will be painting me as a lone wolf, so perhaps my joining the alliance isn't meant to be. But I have come up with a plan that could provide all the benefits of working together, while maintaining both my separation and your image." Avu switches over to telepathy to ensure Steve does not hear them.

"Over this next week, I will make it clear that I am dangerous. Hopefully that will make your alliance try its best to steer clear of me. Should they get any other ideas, all you'd have to do is remind them that even if they could overwhelm me, I'd take at least a few of them down with me. Quiver your voice, maybe shed a tear. I'm sure you can handle it. That will leave me free to hunt," Avu thinks with a smile.

"And very well, if you'd like to take 4 out, I can't argue. He is a variable, and unknowns can be quite dangerous. Perhaps draw him away at night into an ambush? Ah, that reminds me. Occasionally I might stumble across your group, either by accident or by following a trail that many people are sure to leave. I will speak with you telepathically, possibly exchange some notes on the others. Just giving you a heads up."

Switching back to speaking, Avu finishes, "As for 10, we can only hope he goes kamikaze at the cornucopia and kills a few before dying himself. If not...well, my advice is to never get tackled by him."

[planswalker]

"Don't I know it.." David just looks up at Sam. ""Yes, well, I'm just a little surprised is all. I'm just scared that all of those gifts I might be receiving will only make the others target me more. However, that's something to worry about as the Games get closer.." David said, stifling a yawn as he talked.

"It will be best if you can project the image of one who can't feasibly take on another. If you can make yourself very useful to a group and feel non-threatening to the killers in the group, your gifts should be able to encourage them. Once the team dissolves, I'd recommend making sure you have a leg up on the competition."


Gerald shrugs "Maybe he's stuck in an elevator, if he shows up please knock on my door, if not I'm going to take a nap. Gerald walks into his room as he says this and locks the door. He then immediately checks if the windows are locked and if there is anything suspicious in or on the bed, nightstand, dresser, lamp, or in the bathroom. When he is satisfied he goes to sleep.

When you dream, you enter a farm. You see three of the trainers from the League there. Two of them are discussing something and the other is... baling hay?

and you enter the dream sequence

[Roamer]

David looks over at Sam and nods, "That sounds like a good idea...might be a bit hard standing in a group to look like you can't do anything...So, is there anything else we need to discuss..or are we good for today?" He asks, yawning and stretching as he stood up, trying not to fall asleep while someone else was in the room...that would be rude.

[planswalker]

David looks over at Sam and nods, "That sounds like a good idea...might be a bit hard standing in a group to look like you can't do anything...So, is there anything else we need to discuss..or are we good for today?" He asks, yawning and stretching as he stood up, trying not to fall asleep while someone else was in the room...that would be rude.

"That's all for now. We'll talk further after breakfast."

[Roamer]

David nods, and looks at the clock. For now, he just flopped down onto his bed, not even caring that he's sleeping in his good clothes, the only thing he removes is his jacket and hangs it on a nearby chair in his bedroom as he falls asleep nearly instantly.

[planswalker]

David nods, and looks at the clock. For now, he just flopped down onto his bed, not even caring that he's sleeping in his good clothes, the only thing he removes is his jacket and hangs it on a nearby chair in his bedroom as he falls asleep nearly instantly.

You enter the dream sequence as well.

[Nesori]

Gerald walks over to the two talking, wondering how the hell he got on a farm "Uh...Hello, what's going on and why is that person bailing hay?"

[HZ514]

"Well, I suppose it's because he thinks he's actually on a farm right now."

[Nesori]

"Right then, well if this isn't a farm then I must be more tired than I thought. I'm Gerald, who are you? He extends his hand in greeting

[HZ514]

Avu blinks twice, then turns around and promptly walks away in the opposite direction of where Steve is hard at work. Part of him was curious just how far this farm extended, and if there was anything outside of it. But mostly, he just wasn't interested in introducing himself.

[Roamer]

As David dreams, he finds himself on a...farm? Where's the Cornucopia? Foremost..what is he doing here? Well, at least he sees the other familiar faces that he saw just this morning. He strolls over: "Well, it appears we're in a fine kettle of fish. I'm not the only one here..and it makes no sense ow we got here. Well, this is a load of fun..." He says, as he stares at the farm, trying to make heads or tails of things.

[HZ514]

Avu hears another voice say something about a kettle of fish, and it reaffirms his decision to leave. Without turning around, he continues on his way.

[Nesori]

"Guess some people don't enjoy small talk." Gerald looks over at David, no longer surprised by whatever goes on here. "Hello again, seems this is a dream of some sort, or I hope so anyway.

[Roamer]

David emits a grunt somewhere been mild displeasure and annoyance. "I was hoping that I could play out day one of the Cornucopia in my head. This is not what I was aiming for, in fact, this is far from what I was aiming for! What do we do now?" He asks, with a tinge of annoyance in his voice. Being unhappy was the least of his worries, naturally. He was more worried about getting out of the situation he was put in...against his own will mind you.

[Nesori]

"I suppose wait out the dream and hope nothing happens until then, I wonder who else is involved in this dream..." Gerald walks off in an arbitrary direction, curious about what else is in this area.

[Roamer]

David decided to also go in an arbitrary direction. "Yes...I am actually curious about that myself...time to do a little exploring.." He says, heading out in a random direction to see what he could see.

[Ajadea]

As Gerald approaches, Delta stiffens slightly. Her eyes flicker between the two men as they talk briefly, and she breathes a sigh of relief when Sylum departs, relaxing the tension she'd created in her muscles. Dangerous it is. She works up some sniffles, which takes long enough that the medic had arrived as well. "Th-thank you," she mumbles, wiping dry eyes on her sleeve. "D-do you know what happened?"

[HZ514]

As Avu keeps walking, the other tributes and the cow pen gradually disappear from sight behind him. A few moments later, he sees something off in the distance. Oddly, the area starts to look familiar. As he draws closer, he realizes that the object is the very same pen he had left behind. Apparently, this dream-world was a sphere, and it was entirely a farm.

"Well, isn't that just great." He figures he might as well keep walking until he reaches the exact same spot he was standing in before.

He lets anyone else still there know, "There's nothing here except this stupid farm." If no one's still there, he mumbles those words to himself.

[Roamer]

David shares the same fate, soon reappearing in the farm area. "I can't believe it...this is just one big circle? Now what do we do? If we can't find a way out..then....we're trapped here? I'm confused.."

[Nesori]

Gerald walks a complete circle as well, approaching the farm again he gives a sigh. "Well this sucks, I suppose we are trapped for now. Until then what do we do?"

[planswalker]

Indeed, this dreamscape seems to be rather... limited in scope.

lemme know in the OOC when y'all are done dreaming.

[Roamer]

"Um. I'm not sure. Have we even come up with a plan for the Games outside of us teaming up?" David asks, as he looks around at the Farm around him.

[HZ514]

A creeping despair wells up inside Avu as he realizes that he is stuck here, on a moron's farm, with people who he isn't trying to kill. He'd actually have to talk to them. Still, he wouldn't initiate anything.

He sits down on the grass, which was surprisingly soft and comfortable, and won't say a word until he is spoken to.

[Nesori]

"Could we wait for everyone in the center to kill each other then kill them while they're weak? Gerald pauses and thinks to himself "By any chance would our group have room for one more? The girl from my district would like to ally with us.

[Roamer]

"Do you really think they'd stay in the center long enough to kill each other? Seriously...what do you take them for?" David says, sighing. "I suppose it's okay...I have someone in my district who's kind of downtrodden, but she could possibly benefit from moral support. I'm not even sure that she'd be interested in being in..but I have to try, right?" David says, as he watches Steve mindlessly working away...just shaking his head.

[Nesori]

"I guess banking on them being stupid isn't the safest idea. I suppose the question is if there is anything we absolutely need but cannot get from the playing field." Gerald kneels down and starts pulling grass from the ground, tying it and counting. "One, one thousand, two, two thousand..,"

[HZ514]

Avu was amazed that these two were talking strategy while he sat right next to them. "So, you guys do realize I'm not part of your little alliance, right?"

[Nesori]

Gerald whips his head towards Avu in an instant. "So you aren't mute, good. Not apart of our alliance you say, you want to be? You could do worse out of the people in the League" Gerald says this really quickly, failing to hide that he didn't know he was apart of the alliance.

[HZ514]

Avu tilted his head as he tried to evaluate this boy from District 4. "Safety in numbers, right?" Avu asked, committing neither one way nor the other.

[Nesori]

"Umtil the enemy numbers thin out, certainly. Gerald continues to work on his grass rope, keeping track of how long it takes to weave it, but also remembering the time he was a soldier having to do this when he lost his first rope trying to apprehend a high level enemy Pokemon. "So, what can you do?" He says returning his focus to Avu.