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[treehopping]

[Wow Siren's Port, you're surrounded by leaves! Sunlit greenery everywhere, what magic is this!

Oh hang on, you're in a tree, how awesome is that? You can hear some scrambling as the owner of this NV makes herself comfortable on the branch and then picks it up, the screen coming to focus on Rue's face.]

Hi everybody. [She sounds a little shy, but hey, she's not running away this time.]

I've been here, um... I think over a month now. That's a while, at least it seems to be to me. [Given the high risk she had of not living even another week before;;;]

I know I probably gave people a fright before, but I'm okay now. My name's Rue. I met a lot of kind people after I arrived who helped me out. I like it here, actually, even if it's not perfect. Like everyone's jumping on Newcomers about that missing girl...

But it's nice people are so worried about her, I hope she's found soon. [If at all. Rue's seen too many people lose their children, including her own family.]

I have a question, actually. Um, I promised someone I'd go to school here, so I want to do that.I think the schools here are different than home though, so where should I go?

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[tea_lover64]

Well, I think you would be in middle school probably? I am not particularly familiar with the education system here myself.

[It was entirely different then his world]

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[treehopping]

Hi Mr. Iroh.

Back home there was just one school and everybody went, they sorted out classes by age but it was just one building.

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[tea_lover64]

Hello Rue.

Well, most school doesn't run in the summer, though you could use the time to make sure your knowledge was up to the usual.

[He attended a private school with the other nobles similar to his rank]

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[crowsicle]

why would you ever want to go to school

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[treehopping]

I said I would. And kids are supposed to go to school. [Which is what Jesse told her, just be a kid.]

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[guerrilla_morph]

I guess the school system is no different from home.

But I'm not going to bother to sign up. [ He has enough of school, okay? ]

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[treehopping]

My home isn't like here though.

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[hybrid_prodigy]

What are the schools at your home like?

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[treehopping]

We only have one school and everybody goes there, except for during harvest when we all work. We learn maths and reading and about the history of Panem, and about the work we do in our District.

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[nyaruko]

School is important!

[...But yes, that's what she's supposed to say.]

But hey, don't sweat it about the girl-- I'm sure she'll be found real soon! [SHE IS ON THE CASE YEAH.] Still, for a place like this, I'd really recommend finding a school or a private tutor with one of the Newcomers, especially with the behavior of people on the island right now. You might not be safe at school, you know.

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[treehopping]

That's what Jesse said.

[Grin, but then she looks more serious. After all kids get afforded no special treatment where she comes from, she should have thought of that.] ... that's a good point. I don't know how to go about that though.

[inthejunk]

I could ask my caseworker for you, if you want.

She sure knew where to sign me up.

[treehopping]

[Brightens.] Yes please, Yosuke!

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[brushy]

[ oh my god a kid

tail wagging. happily sticking her nose in front of the nv. hjdgk hello! ]

Hello, little one.

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[treehopping]

[Oh my God, a doggy! A dog that writes, wow!]

Hello! What's your name?

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[empowers]

I'm not much good at teaching anything else, but I'll give you hunting lessons and teach you some things about plants. Not that we much need it here.

[ She frowns a bit. ] I'm glad you'll get a chance to finish your schooling here, Rue.

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[treehopping]

I can teach you what I know about plants too. Like insect stings. [Grin] I'd like to learn how to hunt like you though, you're so good at it, Katniss.

Me too. What about you?

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[brat_from_hell]

Hire a tutor. The schools here are boring.

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[treehopping]

[Well that's the second person who's suggested that.]

Are tutors expensive?

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[safeguarded]

[When he sees the broadcast come over the network, he walks into the room.]

If you find out about a school you're interested in, I can take you tomorrow after work.

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[treehopping]

[Rue looks up from her nv, brushing back her dark hair.]

Thank you, Peeta. Yosuke, he's the boy who did the face painting at the block party, he said he'd find out some things and call me about it.

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[thehighcost]

School? I think schools are let out for the summer, now!

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[treehopping]

[Surprise, then she looks thoughtful.] That means I can take my time finding one, right? Thanks Didi. When does they start again?

[voice; batcryption]

[theshortestbird]

We're going to find her. Promise.

[voice; batcryption]

[treehopping]

Do you know where she might be? [Curious!]