A Selection discussion

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After talking to the prince, Eira stayed at the ball just long enough to be considered polite before making a hurried exit. There were too many and people and it felt as though the walls were closing in, so she headed to the gardens for some fresh air. Eira stopped to admire some roses before collapsing onto a stone bench.

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Aviva had stayed at the ball for quite a while, finally leaving towards the end of it. She went to the gardens for a walk, wanting to clear her head from all the chaos in the palace, she was used to chaotic parties but being at the palace was different. She saw another selected sitting on a bench and walked over slowly "Would you mind if I joined you?" Aviva said breaking the silence of the gardens

Eira looked up at the sound of a voice to see another one of the Selected girls standing next to her. "Not at all, go ahead," she said with a smile. Eira moved over on the bench to give the other girl some space.

"Thanks, I'm Aviva, and you are...?" Aviva sat down next to the other girl

Kirean was walking, admiring the flowers. His green eyes darted back and forth. He felt someone getting closer. He took his dagger out of his sheath bracing for an attack. When he first got here he swore and oath to be loyal the kingdom that didn’t include fighting because he wasn’t a guard, but he was determined to protect the prince. He gripped his dagger tightly, then he whirled around the figure and pushed them to the ground, holding the knife dangerously close to their neck “Katniss?” he said a little breathlessly. He felt his checks heat up with embarrassment. “What are you doing here, sneaking up to me?” The knife was still close to her neck but he didn’t put a lot of force, he didn’t want to hurt her, just frighten her. He didn’t understand why everywhere he went she followed. It was like she was plotting something, he thought. She would always get defensive as if something was wrong. The position they were in was a bit awkward. But that didn’t make Kirean any more merciful.

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Katniss gasped as the knife was inches from her neck. She'd been humming, twirling a flower in her hand. The purple flower had attracted her attention immediately, bright and vibrant. She hadn't seen Kirean until it was too late, as she often for lost in her head when she was alone and dreaming. It was a bad habit. And now... She helped. "I am not following you! I was out here for the fresh air and flowers and fountain! What are you doing? Put that away!"

It’s fine! )) Kieran blinked and dropped the knife, it came clattering to the ground. “Liar!” He was still embarrassed but in his opinion he thought he hid it quite well, but his face told a different story. He turned away from her and mumbled a “Sorry” He turned away sharply and started to walk away.

"Liar? Really? You're going to accuse me of being a liar?" She yelled after the butler. "And good, you should be sorry! Maybe you're finally learning something. You know, I like to see the good in people but with so it's so hard." She shook her head . "Drawing a knife on people? Don't you have better things to do?" She clenched the flower in her hand tightly. "And if anything, you're the one who stalks people with your creepy knife. Now tell me, how is your knee?"

He frowned “I am perfectly fine Ms. Laughlin, Thank you for your concern” he said stiffly “I was just protecting myself, there was no need to cause a fuss. You would to the same if you were in my position” He didn’t understand why she was being so defensive once again. He ran a hand through his hair. He was a bit surprised at her sudden reaction. Kirean tried to apologize to her and she didn’t think he was genuine so he wasn’t going to be kind either. He clenched his fist. “I didn’t know you were a ray of sunshine, little dove. So stop acting like the world revolves around you. Your not perfect either!” he shot back

((This is getting gooood... I love reading the rping))

"Good. And protecting yourself with a knife?" She shook her head, and then sighed. "I suppose you would have a reason though. And I'm sorry about whatever made you have that reason." She needed to at least try and understand something about this horrible person. "And of course the world doesn't revolve around me! But the world would defend me if they learned of the horrible way you treat women! Shoving me against the wall like that! You're absolutely horrific for that. And I said to stop calling me little dove." Katniss crossed her arms. "So don't do it!"

Even after what she said, Kirean didn’t trust her. She would just leave… like everyone else did. Like when his father got caught stealing and when his mother sent him away without explanation. He had felt so alone and no one seemed to care. People pretended to, so they could use him and that’s what Katniss was trying to do. She was trying to catch him off guard and exploit his emotions. But Kiran wouldn’t let her. He would do whatever it took. He backed away from her without a word.

Katniss curled her hand around the knife with a nod of thanks and the girl and then hesitated. She could never hurt someone, and handed it to Kirean, who was backing up from her. She tilted her head, sending her red braid swinging. "What? I can't do much more than kick you and I'll only do that if you try and grab me again. What is it?"

“Who’s this” “Your accomplice in my murder?” He lazily looked at the both of them. He recognized the other girl vaguely. He gestured to the knife. “Go on do it.” he said coldly. He watched the other girl, wondering where she came from and why she was helping Katniss. He brushed at the strands of hair that were covering his green eyes.

"What?!" Katniss exclaimed. "No! I'm trying to give this back to you." Tears shone in her eyes. Why was he manipulating her actions and words? And her? "What is wrong with you?!"

He saw the tears in her eyes and stiffened slightly.” His heart broke by making her cry but he didn’t want himself to change. “I-I” “Nothing is wrong with me” he finally said. He ignored the other girl.

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"Then why are you so horrible to me?!" She burst, And shook her head at the other girl, but glad she was there anyway.

He fell silent. Why was he so horrible to everyone. Maybe it was because of his mother for leaving him or perhaps it was because of all the times he was made fun of or maybe…. Or maybe it was because he was afraid to love again. He was afraid to be let down, or people to leave him when they found no use for him anymore. He looked at the two girls with a calm look “Maybe because your the only expectation, little dove” Kirean said in his baritone voice. He was slightly annoyed by the other girls presence. He could tell that Katniss and her have never met before. Sam seemed to be interested in watching the two argue in his opinion.

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"Expectation?" Katniss shook her head. "You need to be clearer. I don't even know what you're talking about, and it's confusing me.... please, please speak clearly!" She begged him. "Or just...just leave me alone! You have to be nicer. You have to! How can people be so terrible? Stop. Calling. Me. That!"

He smiled sadly “Alright, Katniss” he disappeared through the bushes. ((Time Skip??))

"Thank you," she huffed, but noted his sad smile. Why? Why was he...sad? She didn't understand him and for some reason it really, really frustrated her. A lot, actually. She wanted to understand and help him, as much as he grated on her nerves. There was something in him, a hidden pain, she wanted to help soothe.
((Yes! Umm...is the dining hall open?))

I think so… ))

((does that work?))

Yep ))

Sophia wrote: "((okay just let us know when you're done:) ))"

((Sophia you want to roleplay now?))

Aline wandered around the garden. She was bored and tired

Scarlett walked through the garden, admiring the perfectly trimmed plants, and turned to the sound of someone walking. “Oh, hi Aline!” She said.

"hi there? You're scarlett right?" She asked smiling

“Yeah. Are you okay? You look a little tired.” Scarlett said.

" I am actually. Today has been a long day for me. How are you doing?' she asked smiling

“Ok. I’m doing pretty good, but the events make me nervous, even though I love getting to see the prince.”

"yes I agree. The palace is huge and I love it . But I feel so lonely here"

“Yeah and it’s hard to make friends when this is a competition, but I’m still hoping I can make some.” Scarlett smiles. “What are some of your favorite things to do?”

"mee to!" Scarlett seemed nice,she thought. " ooh i love to read but i kinda gave it up" she could feel herself remembering Liam and how he would always het her books. She buried the feeling and asked her " how about you?"

“I like reading, taking walks, and trying new foods and desserts.” Scarlett smiles. “What’s your favorite food and dessert?

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"Ooh yes eating. I love eating too." She grinned at Scarlett "I love brownies"her mouth watered at the thought.

Scarlett laughed. “I love brownies too.”
((It’s ok!))

"i love anything chocolate. when I asked the prince if he liked chocolate, he seemed all weird. I don't know if I can spend my life with anyone who doesn't like chocolate"

Scarlett laughed. “Sorry, I should go now, it’s getting late. Goodbye!”

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