The Reapings

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The District 2 escort, Germaine Ackeline, steps up on stage and smiles with blindingly white teeth. He starts speaking in a surprisingly deep voice, "Welcome everyone to the Reapings! Today one young man and woman will be chosen to participate in the 30th Annual Hunger Games!" He steps up to the big bowls containing the names of every child in the district, from 12 to 18. His hands hover above the bowls for a second, as if deciding something. "Now then, Ladies first!" he says, and reaches into the bowl filled with girls names...

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:12 am

Astrid Splints
---District 2---Female---18---

Astrid had been content with the days she had spent with Rafe for that whole year before he had to go off and mentor some tribute. Astrid spent the morning with Rafe in the victors village and for a few minutes she spent it with her sister while Rafe left to go down there, he had to be there on stage before others arrived so it was understandable. Astrid sighed and instead of fighting her sister she let her sister do her hair for the day which was fine and it didn't look bad. Astrid found a dress and slipped it on. She wasn't really one for it but reaping days you were supposed to look nice. When she got there she had been over to the eighteen year old section on the girls side. She was happy for awhile until she remembered what this day could bring. She found Rafe on stage and she caught his eye and gave him a small smile. As they went through what this whole thing was she had been watching everyone around her and the people on the stage until it was over and the escort went over to the ladies bowl and put his hand in mixing around and brought out the slip of paper. Astrid looked over at Rafe letting the seconds go by slowly before the name called out "Astrid Splints." Astrid wasn't surprised at all. She took in a deep breath and she walked between the people and out onto the small aisle and walked down it. When she heard someone shout "I volunteer as tribute!"

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:34 am

Rafe Terrn
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Rafe sat in his seat, complacent. He didn't have to do much, he just sat here and said hi to the tributes or whatever, and then got on the Train and left. Most likely, the tributes would be annoying and would ask him how he won his games, which he didn't mind, they'd ask for advice, which he didn't mind. As long as they didn't ask him if he was crazy or something, and weren't rude, he wouldn't tell them that they were a waste of his time and that he'd rather be in District Two lying on a bed doing nothing or talking to his girlfriend, he was fine.

'Don't be so negative Rafey, we get to help young careers on their paths to victory' the voice said teasingly, he sighed and stretched out his legs, putting one over the other as he sank into his chair and extended his legs fully, taking up some space on stage. Screw presentation. The escort guy went up and talked some before reaching into the girl's bowl. One in a Million, they better not pick her. Of course, there she was, getting called and stepping into the aisle. Rafe didn't move, to keep his composure, but his eyes betrayed his feelings of sadness and anger. Suddenly a girl shouted out, volunteering. She walked onto stage and announced herself as Stephanie Smith. Rafe didn't know her, but she seemed alright, and she could have just saved Astrid's life by volunteering, so he couldn't dislike her yet.

He calmed down some, and heard the boy's name being called, he didn't recognize him, but he seemed decent enough by his looks. 'Hopefully we can bring one of these kids home Rafey' Rafe smirked and thought back, "You keep using that word 'we', but I don't think you know what it means." He quickly stowed away the smirk, he didn't want to seem too cheery, being at a reaping and all.

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:22 pm

"i voulenter" shouted out Stephanie before she could realize what she was doing. she walked up to the stage "my names Stephanie smith" said Stephanie. she felt like a total idiot but yet she was happy she knew this would be a chance to get away from her parents for ever but yet she was also sad because she knew it meant leaving her sister. she held on tight to the blue teddy bear key chain that she always had with her for good luck.

(ooc: gazimu stephanies last name isnt stone its smith you have the wrong last name stones is the last name of my other charcter)

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:39 pm

Astrid Splints
---District 2---Female---17---

Astrid had taken note of the expression that Rafe's eyes gave when Astrid was reaped, she was thankful for Stephanie Smith, because now this meant that Astrid didn't have to go in the games and she didn't have to die. She couldn't leave Rafe like that, he had just gone off into the games and he won, that didn't always happen and Astrid didn't want to be placed in the games. She silently took her spot back where she was supposed to be. After they announced the two tributes for District two she remember last year when it was Rafe and Lenina. Lenina was now dead..But Rafe was still alive, that didn't seem real in a way, you'd still think that Lenina was around but she wasn't, she was gone. Astrid still had Rafe though, but Lenina was a good tribute and that wouldn't be forgotten as far as she was concerned.

Soon enough it was time for them to all get on the trains. This time when Astrid said goodbye she knew Rafe was coming back, but she still had to say goodbye to him, it'd be a bit rude to just leave and not say anything to him. Astrid found him before he went on the train. She hugged him and then pulled back a bit. "So, I'll see you in about a month, then, Bricks." She said with a smirk on her face. "Also, good luck in your first year of being a mentor." She said.

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:52 pm

Rafe Terrn
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Rafe waited out the reapings and then got up slowly, stretching out. He headed off stage and into the Justice building to grab his bag. Just one bag, a duffel bag. He had some clothes, nothing to remind him of home or Astrid, as he didn't own anything that could do that, unless he was going to stuff Astrid into a bag.

As he walked towards the train to get on Astrid found him and hugged him. He smiled, "I hope I can do some good for those two" he says about mentoring. He wonders if she is about to leave already. "What I'm leaving for a month and all I get is one quick hug? Come on Astrid" he says, pulling her in for another hug and then kissing her. He backs away quickly and smirks, "I'll be looking forward to seeing you again" he says, before hopping on the train.

Subject: Re: The Reapings Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:16 pm

I stood in the crowd at the district 2 reapings, waiting for what seemed like forever. Finally the names were called, however mine was not called, and i didnt recognize either of the people. I knew this would be my chance to bring power for myself and my family. "I volunteer as tribute." I shouted before anyone else had the chance. Quickly i made my way up to the stage to were the others were standing. "My name is Axel Storm." I answered when they asked for my identity. I had been waiting for many years for this moment and now was my time.

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