The Roof [Wednesday evening]

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

Katniss was aware that tomorrow was some sort of holiday, and while she was fuzzy on the details of its origin, what mattered was the fact that she knew it had to do with feasting.

Needless to say, she was looking forward to it.

However, Wednesday evening found her restless. It was too cold (and soon, too dark) to stay out in the woods -- even if she had been inclined, the animals themselves were tucking themselves away into warmer locations. So she took to the roof after stowing her bow and arrow, tucking her jacket around herself and just quietly looking out over the edge. With the Tour fast approaching, she knew she had to appreciate moments like this, when she could just think and be alone, quietly. Even if she was afforded a time like this in the coming months -- and that was unlikely -- it would be filmed, and shared with Peeta.

So right now, she just stayed still in the chill, appreciating her peace and quietly nudging little rocks off the edge of the rooftop, just to watch them fall.

[bored and making pies. open yay!]

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[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

Luke was pretty bored and looking for entertainment that didn't involve sitting in front of a TV. He tried the roof first since he figured if there was nothing there he could just work his way down the building.

He made sure to clear his throat to catch Katniss' attention when he saw her, since surprising someone standing on the edge of a rooftop wasn't very smart, even if he was sure he could catch her if she fell. "Hey, Katniss."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

That was wise of him, since while Katniss didn't startle easily, she hadn't been exactly anticipating company, so she very well might have fallen. Not that she'd admit it. Or that the company was unwelcome.

"Hello, Luke," she said, waving slightly. "What brings you up to the roof tonight?" She didn't go up there often, so she had no idea that she hadn't discovered the roof herself.

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

"I'm bored, and the roof has provided entertainment before. People tend to hang out here for some reason," he said, shrugging. "What are you doing up here? Bored too?"

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Pretty much," she said, deciding that 'bored' was better than 'moody and introspective.' "It was this or stare at a screen somewhere downstairs, and I'm worried about what might happen to me if I watch too much of the television here."

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

Luke smirked. "Yeah, I can see how you'd be worried about that. But if it makes you feel better, I watch a ton of TV and I turned out all right."

Sort of.

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

That got him a tiny smile. "But you were probably raised on it," she guessed. "You're used to it. I'm still building up my immunity."

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

"Ah, that's where you're wrong," Luke said, shaking a finger at her. "Well, not about me being used to it, but about me being raised on it. The camp I live at, uh, electronics are frowned upon. I have to sneak it in."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"They seem wise," Katniss decided. "Though I'm not sure I understand why you'd ban all electronics. Even at home, where there's not...a lot, generally, we still have electric lights and televisions in our homes."

[trickydemigod.livejournal.com]

"It's for our own safety," he explained. "When someone like me uses something like a cell phone it...it attracts things that want me dead. Don't ask me why, but it just does."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

Bruce didn't have much use for a holiday like Thanksgiving. He hadn't been thankful for much since... well, it would be cliche to finish that, but it was still true. And so he made his way up to the roof, confident that with a good portion of the school going home for a few days, he would have some prime brooding space all to.... oh, of course. Just like every time he wanted brooding time on the roof... Oh well, he would find some way to make the best of it.

"Not a bad night up here," Bruce noted.

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

It's okay, Bruce. Katniss was just warming up the roof for your brooding. Probably.

"No, it's not," Katniss agreed mildly, turning away from the view to raise a hand in a semi-wave. "You didn't join the exodus going home for the holiday, Bruce?"

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"It's not a big deal in my house," Bruce said. "I figured I'd embrace the quiet around here for a few days. What about you? No big plans?"

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"We don't celebrate it where I'm from," Katniss said simply. "I'd never even heard of the day before I came here. But I'm happy to celebrate anything that focuses on eating as much food as possible."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"You really are acclimating to America," Bruce joked. "Don't forget to be thankful for the meal as well. It goes hand in hand with the actual eating."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"I'm thankful for every meal," Katniss said quietly, shrugging. "But give me an opportunity to eat, and I'll deliver. This holiday was meant for me."

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

"I'll make a point not to get between you and the buffet," Bruce said. "I wouldn't want to interrupt your celebration of the holiday."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"I'll leave food for the rest of you," she assured him. "I plan to, anyway."

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

Firekeeper had slept outside in colder, but it seemed foolish to do so when there was a warm place to sleep instead. Of course, neither she or Blind Seer were ready to sleep just yet, so they went in search of company. Finding the common rooms empty, Firekeeper suggested the roof, knowing that sometimes people visited here.

"Katniss!" she greeted as she spotted her roommate. "Good evening."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Firekeeper," Katniss said with a soft smile. "Are you prepared for all the feasting tomorrow?"

Katniss was still sort of stretching for it, a bit. She'd had experience with the need to warm up before overeating.

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

"Of course!" Firekeeper replied with a grin. "Would be foolish to eat such good food only to be sick from it. So, me and Blind Seer are planning to be very careful."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Smart plan. From what I hear, there'll be plenty left over, too, so the feast can continue for days," Katniss said with a happy sigh.

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

Firekeeper nodded. "This has been the case in other harvest festivals from this world. No reason to think this year would be any different."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"It better not be. It's my first," Katniss said, dangerously close to happy.

[kestrelswolf.livejournal.com]

"The only thing that could make it better is a dance," Firekeeper confided. "Am not so sure why there is not one, really."

[thegirl-onfire.livejournal.com]

"Because we'll all be too tired from eating so much," Katniss said with a smile.