Orb Post | RD 14

[rutagraveolens]

[The voice coming over the orb is young and in a state of awe.] There's so much food here! Where does it all come from? There are so many things I've never seen before. I've never seen so much either, not since-- [She stops and there's a bit of silence before she speaks up again, changing the subject.]

What kind of food does everyone like? We had lots of soup back home. Momma would mix things up in a big boiling pot of water, and once it was done, we'd gather round with our bowls. She always made sure everyone got enough vegetables. We got bread and sometimes if we were really lucky, we'd get some rabbit to share. Oh! I had cho-co-late [she works through the word, recalling it from memory] cake once! It was so sweet and it had frosting and pretty flowers made out of icing! I licked every last bit off my fingers, it was so good. Is there any cake here? I hope there is. [Her voice grows quiet, a little in awe of the idea.] Is it true? That if you’re a hero people will give you things? That you can have all the food you want and never go hungry?

[There's another small pause before Rue whistles four notes. No explanation is offered. If Katniss is around, she'll know. She'll know her little ally is safe.]

Comments

[brosif]

You need not be a hero to remain fed -- merely a child.

[Spoken as if it should be a fact of any universe. Sif never had to grow up hungry, around hunger.]

Where are you staying, young one?

[rutagraveolens]

[Yet it wasn't universal; in Rue's short life, she can remember many a hollow day or an occasion where she would give up her portion so her younger brothers and sisters could have more.]

I'm at the castle. [She works through the last word, never having seen or heard of a castle before and only knowing what it was because the Old Man said it was one. It was a very big building, big enough for someone to easily hide in.]

[brosif]

As am I.

[It is facts such as these which make Sif a better warrior than a ruler. She has never known hunger in the literal sense. Never known pain that she did not take on.]

I am the lady Sif. What are you named?

[rutagraveolens]

I'm Rue. [For sadness, melancholy, and herb of grace.]

I am the slowest tagger D:

[brosif]

[She knows the herb well enough. The name seems will fit.]

I am at the castle as well. I am beginning to know the kitchens. Would you like to see them?

[rutagraveolens]

Okay. Um... how do I get to the kitchens?

Still the worst ;;

[brosif]

Do you see any attendants around? If asked, they shall lead you wherever you ask. Otherwise, I will send someone to help.