District 1 Train

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Velvet was filing her nails when she realized her tributes had walked in. The male tribute, who Velvet was pretty sure was named something starting with an A, looked at first like a strong young man who might actually make a good tribute, but then Velvet's brain reminded her that this was District 1. Perfection itself was considered painfully average. "Yikers," she said with wide eyes, glancing critically at the boy. "Well, I take it you're strong, but the first thing you've got to learn is not to take strong for granted. Plenty of tributes are strong. The majority of the ones from our lovely district are plenty strong, in fact. So don't get cocky, and don't assume that 'strong' is going to keep you alive." She crossed her arms. "What's your name again? Abraham? Abyss? Abbey? No, that's generally a girl's name nowadays... or something to do with monks, way back when... Abe? Abel?" Velvet squinted and tilted her head. "That sounds vaguely familiar, familiar enough to have been announced by an escort once recently, at least. Abel, is it?"

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:28 pm

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---District 1---Male---17---

Abel stepped into the train car after leaving his family behind. He hugged his sister and mother goodbye and took a quick pat on the shoulder from his father who wore the same stern face that he always had. Abel could tell the two women in his family were affected by his being chosen, but no one wanted to volunteer. It was just as well, Abel had planned to raise his hand and volunteer when the escort called for them anyways and the others must have known this as well. He had not even walked two feet into the door when he was stopped and questioned by his mentor, a taller blonde woman who looked far too critically on him. "Abel, Abel Rhine. Isn't it your job to know the names of the tributes in your care?" Abel added quickly after she finished speaking. "And yes, I am strong. Strong enough to beat most of the boys in my age group at the Training Center and smart enough to know how and when to attack. I may not be the fastest, but anyone in District 1 or any other district for that matter would be stupid to try and face me head on." He dropped himself into an ornately designed couch and crossed his arms. He looked up at her and continued, "I have been training for this for a long time. So what more do you have to teach me?" Abel was ready to listen, he already had an advantage going in but there was no reason that he didn't need to add to that.

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Velvet smiled, in spite of herself. "Good. But don't rely on the probability of your own victory as a way to win, or you won't do any actual work, and you'll die faster than I can say 'I told you so.'" She raised an eyebrow and leaned forward. "I was in the Games a long time ago. They were a very early games, and were a big portion of my life. Sometimes it feels like we should have had a reunion, all the tributes from my games, and then I remember: they're all dead. I assume you've come to terms with death, or at least can ignore it, or let the bloodlust out when it comes time to kill someone so your conscience doesn't have to deal with it, or whatever, but believe it or not, the games aren't all about killing people." She scooted back again, relaxing against her seat. "They're about keeping yourself alive, and keeping the gamemakers happy. Give them what they want, and they won't want to kill you off. Simple as that." She looked sideways at Abel. "Abel Rhine, hm? Like a rhinoceros? There was a mutt of one of those in my games, I believe. At least, I think it was a rhino. Never seen one in person." She laughed. "Right, back to tips. What can I teach you? Well, obviously we're not going to spend hours going over everything you've already learn, so if you already know something, just learn it again, because now you know which of the things you've learned are important. Tip #1: Don't fall in love. It gets messy, there's sacrifice, guilt, ugh. No love for you, mister. Not that there's no flashing your muscles and handsome smile at anyone. It's fine if people love you. Just make sure not to love them back. Tip #2: Don't get cocky. Somehow I forsee problems with this one, but we'll make it through, eh? Maybe. Tip #3: Try to plan ahead, but expect the unexpected. Don't let anything catch you off guard. A surprise could be your demise. Easy enough to remember, right? It rhymes." Velvet uncrossed her legs, stood up and grabbed a glass of champagne and a pastry from the table nearby. She closed her eyes, tipped her head back, and poured the whole thing down her throat, finishing it off with a swallow and a bite of pastry. "Mm. Quality food they have here. We get pretty good stuff down in District 1, of course, but not compared to what they serve in the Capitol, of course."

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:10 pm

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---District 1---Male---17---

Abel just listened as she talked, he normally wasn't argumentative like he was earlier but something about getting his name wrong just seemed to set him off. He listened to everything and took it all in, even the random bits like the stuff about rhinos and reunions. "Yes ma'am. You don't have to worry about me falling in love or even boring the game makers. I'm a Career, they are known for putting on a good show after all. As for the other Careers I guess we will see won't we?" Abel took the opportunity to get up and move to the table with all the food. He grabbed a plate of stuff and began eating, it was all very delicious and flavorful. He looked over to the other compartment where he figured his female district partner was inside. That's either really smart, or really stupid. He quickly thought to himself not allowing much time be spent worrying about the girl who he might himself have to slaughter in the upcoming days. Death was but a passing thought for him and although he didn't necessarily fear death he did feel that the looming threat of it made him somewhat cautious at times. He would never do something without having a way of accomplishing it first. Abel was not one to run blindly into a situation, a practice his mother instilled in him when he was young. She always taught him to plan out things before he did them, even the chores. Abel was always the one to have a to-do list and a map in his head of how he should accomplish things and the games would be no different. "I guess I'm supposed to tell you my plan right? I just plan to not make a plan until I see exactly what I'm dealing with. Until I know what is around me I won't make a plan. There is nothing worse than planning ahead just to throw it all out in the end. Besides until I know exactly who and what I am up against I can't really decide what I am going to do." He sat down and took a few bites of the food he had placed on a plate, enjoying the food some more as he awaited his mentor's response.

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:19 pm

I strolled into the train room, my dark hair swept up into a ponytail. "Sorry I'm late," I grinned sheepishly, "there was a bit of a holdup back there." As I moved closer to the two others, my mentor and district partner, I raised my eyebrows jokingly. "If you asked me, she was asking for it." I sat down with a serious look on my face. "So, Abel... Long time: no see. You're what..." I looked him up and down and put my right hand level in the air with his head. "seventeen or eighteen now?" I turned to Violet with awe and wonder in my eyes. "They say you should never meet your hero, but here you are. Hi, my name is Amethyst Jayne. Call me Amy."

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:55 pm

(Ari has actually switched to her D3 as a volunteer tribute since the spot became open.)

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:21 pm

((Yea sorry for the confusion and everything....how about we just pretend Abel never stepped foot on this train at all....*Ari scoots off into the shadows*))

Subject: Amy Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:03 pm

Okie dokie...

I strolled into the train room, my dark hair swept up into a ponytail. "I hope I'm not late," I grinned sheepishly, "there was a bit of a holdup back there." As I moved throgh the exquite room, closer to my mentor, I raised my eyebrows jokingly. "If you asked me, she was asking for it." I sat down on a velvet chair with a with awe and wonder in my eyes. "Well, well, They say you should never meet your hero, but here you are. Hi, my name is Amethyst Jayne." I smiled figuring that Zan would kill to meet Violet. No pun intended. "Call me Amy."

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Velvet raised an eyebrow as the female tribute made her excuses and stepped onto the train. She shrugged. It was better than the male tribute, who had skulked off into a train cabin, apparently thinking himself too good for mentoring. Velvet rolled her eyes. Rich people. She knew that kid, or at least, his father. Cain Luxe was the son of Mr. Avarillo Luxe, one of the wealthiest men in District One. "Well, I guess it's just you and me then, huh? And between the two of us- a little practice can't hurt. Just don't get bored of that before we even reach the Capitol." When Amy introduced herself, Velvet smiled. "Velvet La Roux. Please to make your acquaintance. But trust me, I'm not a good personal hero. You're better off with a role model for that. Heroes always disappoint. Although, if it helps you listen to me, I'm not complaining." She glanced at the girl, sizing her up. "Well, you've got some muscle, at least, but don't rely on physical strength. Anyone can be born strong. Skill is far more important." Velvet paused. "Speaking of skills, what are you actually good at? And possibly more pertinent, what do you suck at?"

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:55 pm

I nodded and grinned with delight as I leaned forward in my plush red velvet seat, eager to begin. "Well, I guess I'm good with knives, healing and camouflage, but I'm rubbish at hand to hand combat and starting fires." I rubbed my neck with my right hand."I also figured you could give me some tips on impressing sponsors and winning over the game makers." I nearly kicked myself with embarrassment. Of course she could. She was a victor after all! I sat quietly while she spoke, my cheeks blushing.

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Velvet let a smirk fall on her face. "Do what they want. Lying is good if you're not who they want you to be naturally. Pick an angle and stick with it. Don't flip-flop constantly, but be flexible. The gamemakers are programmed to want to kill all the tributes, but they know what they're supposed to be showing the audience. and they don't mind when someone else kills for them. Be violent, play to your strengths, and play to the people." She took another sip from her drink and leaned back against the couch. "When you're training, try to build up more combat skills. Knives are fine and all, but if you've got the defensive covered, learn some more offense. Can't hurt much." She glanced out the window. "Oh, look. Almost here. Prepare for splendor."

Subject: Re: District 1 Train Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:21 am

(Rulebreaker Rain, the topic is locked, no one can post here xD)

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