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Beyond a Fire's Embers

Yeah, if they were smooth and less grainy, I'd be down to eat them more often but they're not...Oh good a copy I can keep by my bed cause...science. Oh what if I just go and buy Gale for you? XD

Okay then my post won't be so damn sparse! You an have her to make some nasty ass comments cause they're probably fun. I should probably mention Finnick in my post, poor thing didn't get to show off his mermaid skills to Katniss.

There are some weird IntChks around for sure! And my post should be done shortly since I have more to react to with Johanna then. And Gale feels happy that Prim is noticing him. See? Now he's noticing that she's noticing him. Oh babies...

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I bet they'd be useful in baking them, like sometimes people do candied pears or poached pears in some kind of liquor or something. I love the taste of a pear but I hate the watery sandpaper texture. My mom loves em though, so more for her. You get shopping done nice and early, I hope you're getting me something.

She does deserve it.

Was I allow to use Johanna a bit in my post? Or did you want her fully for now?

And in regards to the PM, I generally remember questionable users when I see their name, that's why I PMed you. I have a mental list but I couldn't tell you who was on it until I saw them around. Some people are worth giving another chance, others aren't, I'd say.

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-makes face- Maybe someday I'll come around to cranberries. But at least you sound like you know what you're doing with them. Aren't bosc pears really hard? Did you have them a bit more ripe or did the mixture break them down a little? We got some bosc pears in our produce box but aren't how we'd like to use them. Hey! You can't start thinking about xmas when it hasn't even been Thanksgiving yet! But it doesn't feel too far away...

I think we wanted to wait one more post right? ^^; (doesn't wanna wait but practice would help)

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Btw I PMed you and I hoped it didn't come off as bitchy or anything. And yeah, you're in MI and I'm CA and together we're...Mica. XD Or Cami. Whatever, I'm still tired and feeling dorky. You'll have to explain to me the appeal of cranberry sauce because I never understand. My friend last night was telling me she found a good recipe but I mean cranberries are so tart and bitter, do they really help with the richness of everything else? Oh yeah whip cream needs to be done the day of or an hour before it's needed so it doesn't get watery or anything. Mmm...it's so hard to think Thanksgiving is here, Halloween was like, yesterday.

Okay good, I would have been uncomfortable and so would have Katniss and then she'd have to go disinfect Haymitch. And I'm working on the post, getting in the modd for some fightin'.

Damn the book! >__>

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I think he gives people at the V.A time off or something, I don't really get it but it's happened before close to a holiday. If anything, she'll be in the kitchen but happy to rest and I have to pretend I haven't slept half the day away (ex: look productive). If I recall you're 2-3 hours ahead of me...I won't do any cooking until tomorrow afternoon (which I expect both us will be pretty busy). Hopefully your pies turn out good, it's hard to bake them and not wanna eat them now.

No yeah, no...lol I wouldn't have wanted romantic, that would have fucked up Katniss a lot. ^^; I'll get a post up and then I'll have to work on some other posts cause for some reason...beyond my control, I keep posting here. So weird...gotta consult that shirtless er science book for answers. Yesss.

To the Stars, From Death.

Captain Paper said
Alright, got it. I'll try harder next round!

Wonderful!

MrDevious said
For shits, giggs and conversation, my characters name is my real life name. Also, part of his back story is real too. Like 98% of it is obviously fiction, but both of my parents have passed away.

Alright, thanks for some insight. ^^'

@Everyone: A good turn out so far but we have a few more stragglers who need to post. If you no longer with to participate, let us know ASAP. If the holidays or school are keeping you busy, let us know! If you're being attacked by ninja, let us know!

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Sorry I'm up so late! I actually woke up hours ago but I had some weird stomach pain so I took some painkiller and went back to bed but I'm awake now and I guess my mom got extra time off because of the President or something...I dunno so she'll be home early but hopefully I won't be summoned into the kitchen too much since she knows I can't cut things thin with my vision nor do I like dealing with onions. At most I'll be asked to get things she might not be able to. Anyway...I can work on a post now, is what I mean.

Nah your post wasn't shorter. I think it was longer lol either way it was good. By history, you mean just friends, not romantic right? I assume the insight with her mention is what you meant then? Or you scrapped it. XD

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Okay so I posted. I controlled Johanna in my post she's yours in your reply.

And good, maybe the girls can seek out the guys next time because they're bored and hate reading alone or something. I mean it's a science experiment.

Anywho I am off to bed, ttyl~!

Beyond a Fire's Embers

Katniss didn’t know what everyone’s problem was. She was trying to be nicer and it still didn’t work. She was going to yell at CInna for the stupid advice. All he had done was confirm her worst fear which was that she was in love with the most difficult person in the entire world. Now what? How was that supposed to help her or anyone else for that matter? She would have thought trying to team up with Johanna and Finnick would have done something good but it made her feel sick to her stomach. Katniss was getting pretty angry with how the first day was going. She was getting mixed signals but she thought she might be too and CInna’s general message was to start growing up and seeing a bigger picture.

She walked over with Finnick but felt someone tap her shoulder. Katniss had been hoping or expecting to see Haymitch or Gale but instead she saw Johanna, her long hair tucked back into a long low ponytail. Katniss made a bit of a face, unable to conceal her displeasure. Still, Haymitch wanted Johanna as an ally and though that irked Katniss, she couldn’t write off the weird girl just yet. “I think I will take you up on that offer.” Johanna smirked and folded her arms. Katniss had to think about what she was referring to but it finally clicked. Katniss wasn’t sure if she felt prepared to go toe to toe with Johanna Mason. Johanna was a bit older but still, she was pretty intimidating nonetheless. “You’re not having second thoughts are you?” She snorted and headed over to the mat where they could spar in the middle of the facility.

“No.” Katniss muttered, her patience wearing thin. She glanced around and saw most people doing their own thing. Katniss was a bit deflated that her efforts to make friends hadn’t worked but maybe if she held her own against the princess, Johanna, then maybe people would take her efforts for seriously. “I just don’t want you to break a nail.” Katniss said as she felt more like herself as she got into her fighting position, as did Johanna. A few instructors were watching the pair of women closely, making sure the fight didn’t turn into anything serious. She could have sworn she heard Gale say something but by that point, Katniss had tuned everything out around them. All that mattered was proving that she wasn’t some kid, that she could earn her own worth without CInna or Effie or Haymitch or Peeta. Making the first strike, Katniss aimed two consecutive punches toward Johanna’s face while she kept her stance wide and firm with her left arm guarding her face defensively.

Of course in the arena, one wouldn’t be fighting so formally but for now, it would do. Johanna dodged them with ease and retaliated with a few punches of her own which Katniss dodged or blocked. It seemed they were just getting a feel for one another but the animosity was steadily growing. “You’re all everyone’s talking about. I’m sick of it.” Johanna hissed as she aimed a high kick for her head, which Katniss grabbed and pushed Johanna back a bit, knocking her off her balance.

“Same here.” Katniss shot back.

When they had gone back into the massive training area, Gale couldn’t help but notice something up with Haymitch and Johanna, they were speaking and then Johanna made a beeline for Katniss. Gale didn’t know what to think about it so he motioned Prim to the weight while Iva and Yelven went to fiddle with the knot station. Gale watched carefully as his friend and Johanna exchanged a few words and moved to the mat where they were going to fight. While Gale knew it wouldn’t escalate because that was against the rules. He tried to keep most of his attention on what he and Prim were doing though. If he showed too much concern for Katniss, it might make things look suspicious for him and her. The last thing he needed was some love scandal to sweet the Capital again. It was hard enough to see her throw herself at a guy she didn’t even talk to before the Games.

“Let’s see where you’re comfortable.” Gale said to Prim as he looked at the array of weights they had. They had small hand weights and even ones with bars. Gale wasn’t used to such sophistical equipment but he had gotten the gist pretty easily and someone was keeping watch to ensure they were doing things right and taking the best kind precautions as needed. Gale figured he could lift a few free weights while Prim found what suited her best. She could either do something light and do a lot of reps or find something more challenging but then do less reps. He knew it would be hard to make too much growth in the time allowed but he was pretty happy if he could make the difference between her holding onto something for ten seconds and twelve seconds if it meant escaping a bloodthirsty career while she was trying to hide and stay out of the way.

Meanwhile Iva and Yelven were doing a good job with some others working on how to tie knots and use the surrounding area to their advantage. Of course if they knew the arena was going to look like, then they might have a real advantage but it please Gale to see people branching out. His eyes wandered back to see Katniss and Johanna trading some punches but he still didn’t see the point in them getting to close. He wondered if she was still upset about Johanna’s undressing the night before. He blushed and glanced back to Prim, finding it easier to think about her than Johanna and Katniss getting physical. He saw Prim pick a heavier weight and he moved behind her to spot her and make sure her form was good and that she wasn’t struggling with anything.

“Okay so just let me know if you need any help, Prim.” He said to her as he glanced back to see Katniss had deflected a kick. He looked back down at Prim as he watched her get ready. A few people stopped what they were doing to see what the two hot headed women were going to do now but Gale pushed it ou tof his mind once more.

A Symphony of Elements

Tenzin needs a break from his family and hopefully unlike Korra, he won't bring a pity party with him because Katara is there to help too. It makes me wonder if Katara approved more of Lin or Pema. I have a feeling it's Lin though. And Bolin wants her happy but like him, she has some manning up to do. And Mako and Asami can train a bit but it should be more fun than formal.