Second Floor Common Room [Friday evening]

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Katniss and Rue had, on the floor before them, a truly bizarre assortment of food: several different kinds of fruit, a couple loaves of bread, a box of Twinkies (she had to prove they were real), and as much candy as Katniss had been able to carry.

"Even I haven't been able to try all of these," Katniss admitted, tentatively pulling a Twizzler.

[open open open! Katniss will share her very moddable food. :D]

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"Our technology is not that impressive," Katniss admitted. "And I don't know much about history, so I can't even tell you how things turn out. And it is strange here." Katniss looked a little hesitant, and asked, "Can I ask you something? About your sister?"

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Scully steeled herself, setting her jaw. "I think I know what you're going to ask about... go ahead."

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"I just want to make sure it isn't just me," Katniss explained, dropping her voice. "Um. Rue...died. I don't know how she's here, but she is. Is your sister normally...?"

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Scully gave such a tiny nod that it might be mistaken for her chin wobbling, but she took a breath and said, "Yes. Three years ago." She cut a glance over to Melissa, eyes full of regret and love. "It is definitely not just you." She looked over at Rue, then back to Katniss. "I'm thrilled to see her again. It just-- isn't easy."

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Katniss nodded, digesting that. "I'm sorry," she said, and she was. She was so scared of losing Prim that she'd taken her place in the Games, after all. "Rue was...about a month ago. It's wonderful seeing her again. I just don't understand it."

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"I'm afraid to question it," Scully admitted very softly. "I'm afraid that asking too many questions will ruin it." She took a breath. "Although I don't see how. I've been wanting this for years." She looked over at Rue. So young, far too young. "I'm sorry for you, too."

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"Rue says they're not staying forever," she added, shrugging. "But she couldn't explain beyond that. It might just be that she's so...young, you know? And thank you."

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"Melissa said she's here until Saturday night," Scully said quietly. "She said it was something to do with a stone in the woods; that it called her here, because... I wanted to see her." She took a breath. "I wish she could stay forever, but I'll take what I can get."

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"Rue said it was because she wanted to see me," Katniss said with a small smile. "I suppose it goes both ways, though. I wish we could keep them. I know we can't, but wishing is a comfort."

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"It is," Scully had to agree, finding it strange. She paused. "I stopped wishing for things a while ago." She flashed Katniss a quick smile. "But I guess it doesn't always hurt."

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Katniss nodded. "Wishing for things just makes it hurt more when they don't come true," she said after some thought. "They're here for now, though. Enjoy it while we can."