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The Gamemakers ([personal profile] gamemakers) wrote in [community profile] thearena2012-11-10 10:49 am

ARENA 04-Decay

For some this is starting to be routine. For some it is new, and little is done to ease them into it. The peacekeepers are never warm on these flights, but they are rougher, quieter today, and after having their tracking devices inserted or reactivated, the tributes don't see them until they are lead to small, metal rooms.

They are dressed quietly by their stylist, and the stylist move quicker this time, dressing them in heavy cargo pants, boots, thick socks, an undershirt and sweater. A light, plastic jacket is laid over the top, with a hood and plenty of pockets.

They are lead to tubes, with a reminder not to leave the pedestal. The tubes are metal this time, thick, the door sliding closed over them and leaving the tributes in the small, dark area. Entombed until they start the smooth rise to the surface.

25 - 24 - 23

Rising to the surfaces, they can see before them a building, ravished by time but still standing. Behind it, cliffs fall to the ocean, glittering in the sun for miles and miles, a dark blue distance that offers no escape. Behind them, the last trails of fog lead into a forest, still spotted with the lingering remains of the buildings that had once stood there. The air is cool, crisp, and the warmth of the sweater can be appreciated quickly.

20 - 19 - 18 - 17 - 16

One wall of the building before them is gone, exposing deep into the building's heart. There, about 50 yards into the ruins, lies the cornucopia. It's weapons and supplies are scattered among the ruins, dropped haphazardly among crumbling walls and exposed rebar.

11- 10 - 9 - 8

Warned not to move from their pedestals, they are given the last 10 seconds to plans their attack.

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2

The gong sounds, clear in the crisp air. Let the games begin.

[OOC: Check here if your character ran for the cornucopia to see your results. Post here to play those out.

Characters on reserve have until Wednesday, Nov 14th to be eligible to tag into this arena and this post, but anyone who did not sign up for the Cornucopia will be handwaved as having not not been part of the Cornucopia battle.]
itswhoyouare: (sad; i'm holding on to you)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-20 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well..." She sighed softly and shifted to nestle up against Dean once he finished eating - strictly for warmth, although she could nearly hear the reactions of the Capitol citizens who were no doubt watching. "If that changes, let me know."

Like Dean, her thoughts drifted to the people she'd left behind and missed most. Getting comfortable, she laid her head on his shoulder and spoke quietly. "You don't think they can see us now, do you? Our friends. Our family."
wheresthepie: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-22 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
Dean wasn't sure what to say. He hoped Cas wasn't seeing this, or Sam. He missed them far too much, "I certainly hope they can't. They're my family, and this... I don't want them to see me like this."
itswhoyouare: (scared; i don't understand)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-23 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Me too," she replied slowly, tone implying that she wouldn't want them to be in her position either. She'd rather take the bullet here, as it stood. She wasn't even sure if Adam or Eva would know what to do if they were here. Just the thought itself was heartbreaking and she shuddered after a moment to shake the image from her mind.

"Dean, if somethin' happens and I-- I don't make it out of here..."
wheresthepie: (Default)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-23 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Looking at her, "You not make it out of here? Psshhaw. Babe, you can make it out of here. More likely than I will. Since I can't bring myself to kill someone."
itswhoyouare: (dean; two sides of the same coin)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-23 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think the probability of me makin' it outta here is similar to that of you gettin' out of here. I refuse to take a life, and up until this point, I've been able to keep it that way. And I've had opportunities in my line of work. But I do what I can to avoid it."

She lifted her head to look up at him, feeling awkward at the close proximity but not letting it show. "If I die, take my supplies and run. Stay alive." And then she leaned in to whisper in his ear so that no one else could hear, "Don't play their game."
wheresthepie: (unsure)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-24 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Good to know. At least if we end up being the last two, I know ya wont kill me."

Looking at her, not sure what her issue was, "...Run? Take your shit and run? that's what you want me to do?" He was a bit confused. Why was she being so negative all of a sudden. "Fine. I wont." Cupping her cheek, he crashed his lips against hers in a heated kiss, just wanting the touch of physical contact, and knowing the sponsors would love it. He needed a folding knife. And he needed it bad.
itswhoyouare: (dean; will you just kiss me?)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-24 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
It was the last of the negativity from her. Anna didn't like to leave things to chance and she always tied up loose ends when she could after losing Angell.

She was going to say something when Dean grabbed her and kissed her. Her typical kneejerk reaction would be to shove him off and punch him, but remembering this was a game and their lives depended on the popularity contest outside? She instead shifted to return the kiss, arms draping around his neck.
wheresthepie: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-24 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
His arms draped down, wrapping around her waist and pulling her closer. Feeling a girl's lips for the first time in a while was a welcome feeling, and he really hoped that this would win over popularity.

After a moment he broke the kiss, "You're not gonna die."
itswhoyouare: (sad; i've become so numb)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-24 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
There was comfort in the contact, not just because it had been a while or because it was cold outside, but in her vulnerability she gravitated to physical comforts like this. It was a hollow gesture, knowing it was for show and not for intimacy, but right then she didn't bother to fight it.

"Okay." She managed a slight smile, letting her forehead come to rest against his.
wheresthepie: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-24 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Looking into her eyes, trying to look as sincere and positive as he could. "Good." He kissed her once more, before leaning back against the cave wall.

"We should probably get some shut eye. Been a long day."
itswhoyouare: (love; feeling clingy today)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2012-11-24 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Anna shifted with him, moving so she sat with her back to his chest - for warmth and a vantage point - and she placed a hand on the backpack that she pulled into her lap again. "Get some rest. I'll keep watch, just in case."
wheresthepie: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] wheresthepie 2012-11-25 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
Dean nodded, his eyes already closed. Within moments, he was fast asleep.