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.]

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[rutagraveolens]

[Rue doesn't know what to say to that. Life in Panem simply was. She never knew anything else. Like anyone else, she could wish for more food and wish away the mean Peacekeepers, but those were only wishes, and wishes did little in the arena.

Rue doesn't know what to say because she's never had anyone apologize for what she's had to see, to endure, to live through.]

I'm Rue. What's your name?

[emblazing]

Daenerys Stormborn, of House Targaryen. Khaleesi of the Dothraki in Great Grass Sea, Queen of Mereen, the Seven Kingdoms, the Rhoynar and the First Men.

You may call me, 'Khaleesi'.

[rutagraveolens]

[...That... is a lot to remember.]

...It's nice to meet you, Kha-lee-si.

[emblazing]

[ dany chuckles ]
Please, you need only call me 'Khaleesi'. There are so many that you need not remember.

[ and she smiles gently into the screen ]
We are well met, Rue. Have you found lodging yet? I would like to help you adjust here, if you would let me.

[rutagraveolens]

I'm at the castle, but I'm not sure if I can stay here. It's very... nice here. [For a girl who only knew a mat on a crowded shack with the rest of her family and neighbors, it's too nice.]

[emblazing]

I do not see why you could not, if we arranged something.
[ this girl must not have known many comforts. it saddens her heart, as a child's pain always does. ]
Have you explored this place yet?

[rutagraveolens]

Just a few rooms. I'm not sure where I can go. [Because the last thing she wants to get into is trouble, and she's still not quite certain about being a hero either.]