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[advising]

[ The feed flickers on, and the camera noisily jostles, the hands holding it trembling faintly, but not out of fear. The man that appears on the screen, ragged as he is, looks as far from fear as he can be. In fact, he's even mildly annoyed, instead, his face sporting a few bruises here and there. ]

Well, isn't this just cozy.

[ A rather unimpressed smirk twists over his lips. ]

Expected where I was going to be a lot less... formal. You know, the ritzy carpet here and the beds. Nice welcoming committee-- screaming ghost children. I think I like that one best. Really... authentic.

[ The styling of this place would make Effie Trinket sob. Even he finds it gaudy. He looks off screen for a moment, as if examining something (an empty flask), the clink of a metal lid being unscrewed, a scoff. As if he didn't both look and sound annoyed enough already. ]

I'm going to need to know a couple of things. One, has anyone gotten together any plans and information to get out of this place, or we all just going to sit and play patty-cake until something goes bump in the night? And two -- a drink. Something strong. I've run out, and I'm going to need another very soon, the way things are here.

[ Not that he would trust many (if any) of them, but better to use them for what they know now if it will help him and his get out of this place. Of course he's probably more concerned than he looks, but there's not a point in letting them see him sweat. Not when there doesn't appear to be any outright danger, but that is most concerning of all, of course. ]

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[64th]

You look like shit. [ just in case he was wondering. ] Try not to die on us. I don't know where we'd put a body.

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[advising]

How sweet of you to be concerned. I'll make sure to drop dead in your little pillow fort, so you'll have to cherish me forever.

[ But really, if she talks any louder and he might actually come find Cashmere and show her just how shitty he looks in person. ]

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[64th]

Spiteful to your last breath. I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

We could make wine from what's at breakfast. It wouldn't be good wine, but - [ she shrugs. he's desperate, right? ] it will be alcohol.

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[advising]

Not spiteful. Caring. You can see how much I value your... particular skills and conversation.

[ ... Did she actually mention wine? Desperation doesn't begin to cover it. ]

Is this the part where I confess my undying love, or should I just go ahead and ask why you didn't mention that little nugget of information before? Wine is wine, sweetheart. I'll take it.

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[64th]

[ she rolls her eyes. particular skills indeed. ]

I do accept declarations of love, but traditionally those are usually accompanied by jewelry. [ she smirks. ] All right. It will take me a few days to have the right supplies.

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[advising]

Good thing I'm not traditional, then. [ All of these Capitol darlings and their expensive needs. Can't a guy get a break? ] Instead you'll just have the gift of my presence for the rest of your days.

[ He winces, however, a hand reaching to rub at the bridge of his nose. ] I'll help if I can. This place can be a bit... noisy. [ And he's pretty certain he's going to get sick at his stomach soon enough. Lovely. ]

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[64th]

I'm over the moon. [ she frowns. ]

Yeah, I imagine it is all noisy when you're coming down from the bender of a lifetime. Most people look better sober but this is not a good look on you. [ Cashmere is, actually, a little concerned for him. cold turkey is not a good way to quit anything. ]

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[advising]

As you should be.

[ The bender of a lifetime is an excellent way of putting it. Because his whole body is nothing but cold sweats, churning stomachs, spilling light-sensitivity, and headaches. Cold turkey is not a way to quit anything as far as Haymitch is concerned. ]

Well, I'll work harder when I put on my face in the morning, then. Can't offend the lady.

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[64th]

Ha ha. Try not to die, if you don't mind.

[ because she actually enjoys his company. ]

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[advising]

Oh fine, I'll put off my inevitable death for a few years more. Lucky you. But only if there's no dying on your part. My heart would just break.

[ Well. He would be pissed if she died, because she's the only one he can talk sense with half of the time. ]

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[64th]

I always knew I was your favorite, ever since you stepped on my foot during my Victory Tour.

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[advising]

You didn't give me much choice. Those shoes looked too expensive, couldn't let them go without a good scuff. And maybe a limp. Can't let the Capitol see you bounce back at your prime. Gotta give them something to worry about first, sweetheart.

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[64th]

You're as charming now as you were then.

My escort was furious, by the way. If she could have grounded me she would have.

[advising]

I'm always charming. Good thing she can't do that, and we don't have to listen to them.

I'd have pink hair and lashes up to my forehead if Effie had her way with me. Or maybe just a very fabulous wig.

[64th]

Is that not a wig you're wearing?

[advising]

Unfortunately for you, it's my natural hair. I know, don't weep, it's too glorious to behold. Shield your eyes, sweetheart.

[64th]

Oh, I have to. The way the light reflects off all that grease is blinding.

[advising]

I'm sorry, that is only my winning personality you're seeing. All charm, here.

[64th]

Oh, yes. Your famous winning personality. The camera loves you.

[advising]

You'd be surprised what this winning personality can do. But I'd have to care first, and where you're concerned, well.

[64th]

What?? You love me.

[advising]

Love is a strong word. I'd say, at the absolute maximum, that I mildly endure you.

[64th]

Wow. You've really wounded me. You think you know somebody and then they smash your heart into a thousand pieces.

[advising]

Hm. Is this the part where I'm supposed to cry? Sorry, don't feel a thing.

[64th]

Heartbreaker. [ she pouts. as if that would get her anywhere. ]