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]

He was the best. [Rue looks curious, her face somber.] An offering?

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[tea_lover64]

Yes, it is a traditional thing to do in my homeland.

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[treehopping]

How do you do it? [Maybe she, Prim and Katniss could too.]

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[tea_lover64]

Well, usually you burn some incense by a picture of them, or with something which belonged to them. You then offer something such as food. Some believe that you should give it to someone who needs it, others believe you should burn that offering. I follow that I go with I believe they would have done with it.

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[treehopping]

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

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[tea_lover64]

That is the idea.

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[treehopping]

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

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[tea_lover64]

As long as it helps you, Rue.

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[treehopping]

I think it will. Thank you.

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

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[tea_lover64]

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

[He gives her a deep bow]

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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.]