006 // Voice

[treehopping]

[Rue hesitates to start, but her voice is actually quite steady and strong. She needs to be strong, not just for herself but for Katniss and Prim.]

To anyone who was friends with Peeta Mellark, he went home a few days ago.

Please think kindly of him while he's gone, even if you only knew his baking.

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[treehopping]

[Rue sits quietly for a few moments, enjoying the company without the need to talk, just Raphael's presence is enough to begin with.]

Did you ever have any of Peeta's baking?

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[treehopping]

If you do that, then it means somebody will look after them?

[treehopping]

I really hope so. [It was bad, really bad where/when Peeta went back to, that much Rue knows.] Thank you, Yosuke. It's really kind of you to offer.

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[tea_lover64]

That is the idea.

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[servingmichael]

[He sits quietly, giving her what time she needs.]

I haven't. I don't need to and many here go hungry. So I don't eat.

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[andproper]

He's gone? Really?

[inthejunk]

[Yosuke of course knows nothing about that, but it's still only polite to assure people their missing loved ones are okay. At least little kids like Rue, anyway.]

It's no trouble. I get a free apartment because I'm supposed to help people, right? You might as well take advantage of that.

Though I guess there's usually nothing to do in these situations anyway.

[treehopping]

I didn't know that... I wish you had been able to try, it was the best food I ever tasted.

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[treehopping]

Thank you, Mr Iroh. I think I'll try it too.

[treehopping]

Not really. [She smiles a little. Yosuke acts like he's obligated to but Rue thinks that really it is his own kindness that propels him to act.] But it still helps.

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[treehopping]

We tried everything, Prim. We can't find him and his NV is offline.

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[tea_lover64]

As long as it helps you, Rue.

[servingmichael]

What did you like best?

[Angels tend to like sweet things, but Raphael still doesn't eat.]

[treehopping]

Strawberry cake. With real strawberries, not jam, and lot's of cream in the middle.

[Rue says it wistfully, thinking back to the first time Peeta made it and she thought her mouth would explode with how fantastically good it tasted.]

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[treehopping]

I think it will. Thank you.

[Her, and Katniss, most importantly, Katniss.]

[inthejunk]

[Maybe it is, but he'll never tell.]

In that case, I'm happy to help.

[servingmichael]

That sounds good.

[Fresh strawberries did, actually.]

I'm glad he was here with you for a while.

[treehopping]

I never got to know him back in our world, I only got glimpses, not enough to understand him. But here I did.

[She hugs her knees.]

I'm glad to know he was a good person.

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[tea_lover64]

You are quite welcome. I am sorry I can not offer more.

[He gives her a deep bow]

[servingmichael]

[Raphael gently wraps his arm around Rue's shoulders.]

I am glad you were able to as well.

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[andproper]

Do you think he went home? [She bites her lip, clearly worried.]

[treehopping]

[It doesn't take much for to lean gratefully into the angel.]

I'm glad I got to meet so many people here, the thought of going home scares me so badly.

[That startles her.]

I'm scared for anyone who has to go there.

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[treehopping]

[She smiles softly, then bows back, in a way she hopes appears as respectful as it's meant to be and not mocking.]

[treehopping]

You always do, Yosuke. You're a good friend.

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[treehopping]

[Rue nods.]

Yes, those are the usual signs.

[She bite sher lip.] Katniss is really upset, Prim.