[OOC] Beyond a Fire's Embers

[Genkai]

I think his family giving him something would be pretty cute and it would be a way to give him hope in the future with the bombing and everything. Hopefully at least one or two survive from his family...or he'll be a rage machine for sure. And them finding 12 after it was hit works for me, I'm not picky. I think they'd scavenge whatever they could and move on and in 11, probably hear about the capture of Peeta and whoever else we wanted. Should we still have them brainwash Peeta or no?

[mmidnight]

Not gonna lie, I'll be pretty upset if Posy doesn't make it out. I think them getting to 11 will be really important. They'll find out a lot more information there, and hear about the kidnappings and stuff. I think we could have Peeta brainwashed if we intend to use him for more than just an NPC and will resolve it once they're all back together. If we don't want to do that, then we should just keep him prisoner.

I've been dicking around on polyvore making outfits for the ball, but when I get some more quiet around here, I'll start working on our thread. It shouldn't be too much longer, the dishwasher is just super loud and it makes it hard to concentrate.

[Genkai]

If Posy makes it, that's fine. His mother and brothers could have died saving her. We could assume Posy is in 11, rather than say picked up by D13 since there's no reason for them to be there in our new plot anyway. I don't think we need Peeta to be brainwashed then, I think it might be taking on too much when we have enough on our plate. He could easily just be kept prisoner and tortured a bit.

Okay, I should probably find something for Gale and Katniss then.

[mmidnight]

That sounds good to me. We definitely have a lot of big ideas, and I'm sure they'll keep changing as we move along in the plot. It's good to have things to aim for though.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. I've done a few options for both Prim and Haymitch, but I'm not sure which ones to use yet.

[Genkai]

Let's just hope any animosity we have at the moment can get resolved before Katniss goes apeshit at the Reaping cause no one is allowed to lay a finger on her sister. I assume the peacekeepers would be dealing with that and Gale would be trying to assure Prim and I think Haymitch would be resisting the drink even more than usual. In terms of what happens on the train ride, we can still figure that out.

I bet the boys will clean up nicely. XD

[mmidnight]

Yeaaah, poor Katniss. It's not going to be a fun time for her at all.

They will :3 Haymitch is going to be pretty distracted by Katniss though and how pretty she looks. He probably thought she looked nice in the last games, but it will be different this time.

[Genkai]

Hopefully with Prim's development, she'll be less angry with the news. I'm not sure if we'll give them time with their mother or Gale with his family since it wasn't done in the second book. Haymitch is gonna be pretty annoyed to know he has to deal with Prim and Gale for the Games now.

Yes, it's time for our girls to show themselves off as sexy woman! And try to forget about the fact everyone at the Ball also wants them dead...I hope a fight doesn't break. Hah. And our girls can put their hair down since I think it's usually in a braid or up...might be a nice change?

[mmidnight]

I think Gale would get to say goodbye since he's a new tribute? But I don't know. If we don't let them say goodbye it might be more motivation to stay alive later on. Lol, Haymitch is going to be so annoyed. He didn't want them to come on the hike and he definitely doesn't want them in the games too. He feels like he'd be babysitting them, tbh.

I could only see a fight breaking out because of Johanna. Everyone else will probably be well behaved until the training, or the arena itself. I think it will be nice for them to have their hair down. Prim's FC has some cute hairstyles, so I'll probably go with one of those.

[Genkai]

I dunno, he may be a new tribute but I assume Snow would demand everyone be taken right away to ensure that they knew he means serious business. >___> I kinda feel bad for Haymitch, he better cheer up or he's in for a miserable time. And now that there's Gale and Prim, his chances of Katniss picking him over them in a dire situation have dwindled. (awh)

Yeah Johanna would surely start something because she's supposed to be the one everyone adores, not the Everdeen sisters. *cue eye roll and vomit noise by Johanna* If she's gonna compete again, she better be adored right? XD

[mmidnight]

Hmm, you're right. So maybe they're escorted by Peacekeepers from the stage, to the car and then to the train. That won't go over well with anyone. And aw, Haymitch already knows that he's not anyone's first choice.

Prim doesn't even want to be there, so she doesn't know why Johanna is trying to start something. Do you think we could settle on a recast for Johanna, btw? The actress they chose to play her looks like a pinched foot >__>

[Genkai]

Haymitch can be first in Katniss' heart. XD At least the change will put everyone on their toes since the shock of all four of them going in should be enough to make everyone buckle down.

Prim wouldn't have fun at the Ball? Or there as in, the Games? Cause no one wants to be there, Prim honey...and a recast is fine, who did you have in mind?

[mmidnight]

Haha, he would secretly appreciate that. And yeah, I think tensions will be way higher for everyone, not just our four.

The games, but I imagine it's going to be hard for her to let go and have fun when she knows she's going to die. Probably Zoe Saldana, or Gabrielle Union? Any suggestions?

[Genkai]

I didn't really see Johanna as dark skinned...I did go back and read her general description. What about just Emma Watson or Elisabetta Canalis or maybe someone like Rashida Jones?

[mmidnight]

I've always thought of her as dark skinned, idk why. When I read through CF, I pictured Zoe the whole time. I think Emma Watson is too young, but Elisabetta would work I think. She looks like a tough lady.

[Genkai]

Alright.

EDIT - Should I have Gale approach Prim and have us skip to the reaping? If so, my post is gonna be a biggie. Or did you wanna wait another round?

[mmidnight]

Whatever you'd like to do is fine with me. If you want to have Prim and Katniss be cute and sisterly for another post, and have Haymitch and Gale disagree a little more then I'll get the reaping in my next post, if not, then go ahead and give me something huge c:

[Genkai]

I just fear Gale would try to attack Haymitch at this point. >__> He kinda wants to tbh

We can always have a mini Prim and Katniss moment if we backtrack in our post?

[mmidnight]

That works. If you want to put the conversation ahead of the skip, I'll probably touch on it in the beginning of mine and go from there.

[Genkai]

Pretty much the theme of Gale and Haymitch's relationship. Asses, feet and dumbasses. XD

Yeah I'd put something before the skip of course! ^^ I'd need Gale to take off his shirt and get some alone time with Prim too. Shirt likely on, upon further review. Sorry ladies.

[mmidnight]

Katniss is clearly Kitty if Gale is Red and Haymitch is Eric.

Whaat? No, Prim totally needs that shirt off, please.