second arrow. ➵ ( VIDEO ) ➵ wear a necklace of rope side by side with me ➵ { mid-morning aug. 29th }

[empowers]

[ Katniss has a warmer look on her face than she usually does when she speaks to people over the network. While the smile on her lips isn't large by anyone's standards, it's sweet and genuine. Her hair isn't in her usual braid, though her fingers are currently combing through it and working to do so. It gives her hands something to keep them busy while she talks. ]

I realized I should probably start looking for someone who can sew soon. Since my stylist isn't here with Peeta and Rue and I.

[ There's a sad look on her face for just the tiniest glimmer of a moment. She misses Cinna. She's almost certain he's dead. But she still misses him, and his beautiful dresses. ]

I need someone who can design a wedding dress for me. It doesn't have to be anything flashy or over-the-top. Just something simple. I can pay in money, or trade for game.

[ No one has prompted her to do this. But she knows they have a wedding to plan and an engagement to upkeep, so she figures now is as good a time as any. ]

Thank you.

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[showbizpanache]

[Someone is very bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and replies almost as soon as this post goes up.]

Oh please, let me do the honor? I have plenty of experience in fashion design and wedding planning and-- Yes.

I'M SO EXCITED???

[empowers]

[ He's much less subdued than Cinna, but the fact that he's a man excited about fashion alone is enough to remind her of him. The corners of her lips twitch up and she smiles a little brighter. ]

I'd be happy to consider it. Do you have any examples of your work?

[showbizpanache]

I'd be delighted to show you my portfolio in person! [Yep, it's what he does in his spare time.] Over coffee, perhaps?

[He looks brighter and happier than he's been in over a month. Yes, you are definitely making his life rn Katniss.]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

I'm a professional wedding designer, if that's the kind of grade you're looking for.

[AKA: PICK MEEE]

[empowers]

I'm surprised both you and the other person replied so quickly... It's just a wedding dress. I don't need anything too extravagant. In my district, we just rented a community dress that's been worn probably hundreds of times. Most girls were happy just with that. You're the second offer I've gotten, too. Maybe you could work together. [ She's loathe to say it out loud but she'd hate to turn away two people who seem so eager to do this for her right now. They both seem excited about it. ]

[manicpixiedreamgirl]

Oh, you've gotten another offer?

[Hrm. It's not like she can't work with someone, but what if they have terrible taste?]

Well, I'm not sure about your other offer, but I'm actually in the process of building a wedding planning and design firm. Any jobs I take between now and then serve as good publicity for my future business.

Plus, it's always been a passion of mine. I made my own wedding dress, once upon a time.

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[blackmoonrising]

[Ichigo's going to boggle a little because... well she looks about his age and the idea of anyone wanting to get married that young is a little strange to him.]

How old are you?

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[empowers]

Seventeen. [ It doesn't seem so strange to her. Aside from the fact that most kids in their district wait until after they've aged beyond eligibility for the Reaping, it's not too out of place. ]

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[blackmoonrising]

That's kinda young isn't it? I mean... I can't imagine getting married now, there's too much I haven't done yet. Is your boyfriend the same age?

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[upstairsbrain]

[ He doesn't know you, and he sure as hell can't make wedding dresses, but to see something so... well, uplifting? He's actually smiling. For once. ]

When's the wedding, if you don't mind my asking?

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[empowers]

We haven't set a date yet. [ Pause. Thoughtful. Suspicious. ] Do you know Peeta?

[inthejunk]

What do you mean by trade for game?

[Not that he's capable of dressmaking anyway, but are you talking about dead animals, here? Ew.]

[empowers]

[ Sorry Yosuke, that is EXACTLY what she means. ] Animals that I shoot. I'll clean them, ready them for cooking, too. If people need me to.

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[unluckyinlove]

[This girl looks pretty young to be talking about a wedding, but then again, so did Jinx.

She grins.]

I know a great designer. She saved my wedding from disaster. Her name is Alice, and it looks like you're already talking to her.

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[empowers]

I'm talking to Alice, and a boy named Kurt. I think I might see if they'd be willing to collaborate. They're both so enthusiastic.

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[bratziska]

You're the one who was offering archery lessons, weren't you?

[ She still thinks it's foolish that so many people are willing to get married here, by the way. ]

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[empowers]

I am.

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[integrity]

Seeing as you just offered to slaughter a large animal for a wedding dress, I have a proposition for you.

[Crowley steeples his fingers.

Seriously.]

Have you ever hunted moose?

[Video]

[empowers]

I haven't ever seen a moose anywhere but in books. The largest thing I've ever taken down is a deer. I'm sure I could. I'd need help hauling it in, though.

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[safeguarded]

[It's not long after he sees this broadcast that he enters the room she's currently in. There's a little bit of confusion - even after what had happened several weeks ago, he had still assumed that eventually they would find an excuse to end it or that it would be a very long engagement.

He certainly hadn't expected her to ask about something like this, and as such, there's a pause before he starts speaking.]

Are you sure?

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[empowers]

[ She looks up at him, only marginally surprised to see him. She figured he would come talk to her about it at some point. She hadn't said a word beforehand. ]

I'm sure.

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[gavesugar]

[Thoughtful Sheila is thoughtful - and a tad bit late. She senses Kurt or Alice already has this all sewn up, but it never hurts to try.]

I know of a young lady who needs design work, and I myself hath many talents in fine lace embroidery.

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[empowers]

I think my dress is covered, and I don't need anything as fancy as lace. [ But. She thinks for a moment. Rue's dress. It has to be beautiful, maybe even moreso than her own. A smile plays at her lips. ] But our flower girl will need one.

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[faustianism]

A dress already? My, my, but you are moving fast. True love does that to a person, I suppose. [Smiles.] I can't help with the wedding dress, I'm sorry to say, but I do have something that I would like to give to you. Free of charge, of course.

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[empowers]

It takes time to plan a wedding, to make a dress... I'm just getting a head start. [ Peeta means too much to her to dawdle, if she's being honest. But when is she honest about her feelings? Even to herself. ]

You do? [ If he didn't seem so nice this would REEK of fishy. But Mr. Gold has won Katniss' favor so far. He reminds her of the people in the Hob. ]