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[showbizpanache]

Who| Kurt Hummel and YOU.
What| Blaine ran off to find Diana and Kurt woke up alone.
Where| the outskirts of Adventureland
When| TODAY.
Warnings/Notes| I'll add any if they pop up.



[Waking up is as frightening an experience as it had been finding himself in Panem in the first place. The crushing disappointment upon waking and realizing that, indeed, this isn't a nightmare is palpable--and so too is the sudden realization that Blaine is nowhere to be found.

It's late in the evening, and Kurt is alone and terrified. He considers hiding and waiting for Blaine to appear again, but that feels too much like waiting to die. So he gets up and stretches his legs a little, moving around while still staying close to the spot where he'd fallen asleep.

He's hyper-aware of every sound and movement around him, so a sudden nearby beeping has him jumping out of his skin. What looks like a small parachute is descending a few yards away, and he remembers what he was told about supplies-- Quickly he runs out to retrieve it, and is surprised to see his name on.

Inside is some food, and he realizes quite suddenly just how hungry he is. It takes a lot of willpower not to scarf it all down at once, and he sits as far away from the marsh as he can (it smells horrible) to eat some of it.

He's alone, scared and completely unarmed.]

Comments

[hi_there_aliens]

I have no idea who Blaine is. But I don't think I've seen him so far. [he points back where he came, and then up] I just came down from there, so maybe he went by while I was asleep.

[showbizpanache]

You're not...

[He looks over Daniel, and doesn't see any weapons. He's still wary, but doesn't look quite as much like a skittish bunny rabbit anymore. It suddenly occurred to him that this guy's stomach had been growling.]

You're...hungry?

[hi_there_aliens]

[he cocks his head] Not what?

[there's another growl. Daniel smiles, sheepishly]

Yeah, very. But if that's all the food you guys have, I don't want to take it then. I'm sure I could find something.

[showbizpanache]

[Kurt hesitates. While he knows that food is scarce and he's no hunter/gatherer, he also has a hard time turning away from people in need. He bites his lip then takes the tin of food out from where he's stashed it behind a nearby bush.]

You can have some. Here.

[He steps forward and holds it out.] This situation is frankly barbaric, and I don't think anyone should be forced to go hungry. Or kill one another, for that matter, but that's another rant altogether.

Here.

[hi_there_aliens]

[Daniel makes no sudden moves, instead, letting the Tribute make the decision (no rush), and he has to admit, he's surprised he shares his food. And pleased; aside from the zombie and the Cornucopia, he's found people who are mostly decent. Maybe this plan can work after all.

His stomach growls. Daniel looks sheepish. he's starved, but he can't deprive the Tribute and this Blaine of an entire can. Daniel pops the top, but only takes a small portion; whatever can fit on two fingers. He pops it into his mouth - it's not nearly enough to last the day, but it's better than nothing, and he hands the nearly fully can back to Kurt]

Thanks.

To us, yes, and a waste of life and potential, but there;s plenty of precedence for gladiatorial games or games involving death in human history. The Capitol's done it so much and for so long that they practically have it down to a science.

[showbizpanache]

That can't be enough. Please, take a little more.

[He offers a bit more, then gestures for Daniel to sit down.] Do you, um--want to sit? My friend should be returning any minute now, but he's a bit late.

I'm getting kind of scared, to be honest. More than I already am, I mean.

[hi_there_aliens]

[He holds up a hand, shaking his head with a small smile]

Thank you, but I've already taken more than I should. You're very generous.

[Daniel glances around behind him, just to be sure, then sits down.]

We all are. Stick with your friend, it's safer in numbers. Actually...I was hoping to get a chance to speak with any Tribute I come across, if you'll hear me out. [he looks away for a moment; for some Tributes, it's already too late] Any surviving ones at least.

[showbizpanache]

[Kurt acquiesces, packing up the food again. He sits with his knees pulled up tight, as if he's trying to become as small as possible. He looks curiously at Daniel.]

Sure. I'll listen.

[hi_there_aliens]

[he let his arms rest on his knees, mostly to keep the Tribute at ease. He glanced up at the sky, the surrounding buildings, looking for the cameras. The Capitol was pretty good; Daniel had yet to find a single one yet, but he was pretty sure they had to be everywhere. ]

You're familiar with Gandhi, right? The concept behind freedom rides or sit-ins? 1968 protests?

[showbizpanache]

Um...sure. Of course. [He narrows his eyes.] You think we should just collectively refuse to participate in this? Do you really think that would work?

[hi_there_aliens]

[a small shrug]

I don't think it'll be quite so simple, or maybe even do-able in its original form... but the general idea is worth a shot.

I'm not saying that Tributes should sit there and let someone come up and attack them. I'm sure there will be those who will try to take advantage of the idea; if it comes down to it, you should defend yourself. But when it comes down to the line, and if remaining Tributes all refuse to initiate on the other Tributes, what then?

[showbizpanache]

[His eyes light up with hope, perhaps too easily. It's pretty apparent from the get-go how naive and trusting he is.]

That's a wonderful idea. I'd be happy to participate. Do you need help spreading the word?

[hi_there_aliens]

[And that worries Daniel a little. He hopes Blaine will watch out for him]

Yes, any help would be great. [but he holds up a hand] But there might be some Tributes who aren't interested in listening, much less the idea at all. They might only trust themselves, and I wouldn't blame them. A lot of this depends on trust and counting on your fellow tributes.

[Daniel stands up. He's pleased that he's gotten the word to this Tribute and Punchy so far. There might be some hope of it spreading. He dusts off the pants]

Just...be careful. Please.

[showbizpanache]

You too.

Are you, um. Leaving? You can take some more food with you for later.

[hi_there_aliens]

[Daniel gives him a small smile. Kurt seems decent enough, and too generous in some ways]

Thanks, but I couldn't impose more. Keep it, for yourself and Blaine. I have a lot of people to try and find anyway.

Good luck.