28th Throw - [ written ]

[shenevermisses]

Looks like we're a pretty big drain on this community.

[She's wary as she writes it. Most of the people who'll see this, she hopes, are from the same Luceti she is. But there's no guarantee.]

So I'm organizing a hunting party.

Anyone who doesn't know how to hunt and wants to learn? Meet me at six in the morning by the stable.

Those of us who do know how to hunt will pair you up with a buddy. We'll leave at six-thirty sharp.

Hunting'll be Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Fishing'll be Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

[If there's one thing she learned in Luceti -- learned from Katniss -- it's how important these skills are.]

If we're going to strain these folks' resources? Least we can do is try to help.

Comments

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

I'd rather keep a short leash and a condescending attitude than have nothing to show for a day of hunting because someone wasn't ready.

[Written]

[jailbirdprosecutor]

[A bitter chuckle escapes him. Not that Clove will be able to hear it.]

Fair enough, but do try not to underestimate your disciples. Some may have their own skills that would aid the hunt. It will not do to crush them into the dirt before they've even had a chance to prove their worth.

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

And all I'm telling people is that I need to see them in action before I let them go off on their own. If you can't deal with that, you're welcome to form your own hunting party.

[Written]

[jailbirdprosecutor]

[Don't write down a snappy retort about hunting down condescending young women, don't write down a snappy retort about hunting down condescending young women...]

I will 'deal with it' any way I see fit. However, forming my own hunting party would not only defeat the purpose of my original intent, it would be grossly ineffective. I wish to learn, remember?

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

Then don't talk like you already know what you're doing and are going to be good at it.

[She, unfortunately, doesn't possess the filter he does.]

[Written]

[jailbirdprosecutor]

What gave you the impression I was only referring to myself? Furthermore, I cannot pretend to have knowledge on the act of hunting itself. The only thing I know for certain I am 'good' at are the skills I've spent many years honing.

[Which is exactly what he was saying earlier, so he doesn't understand why Clove's still snapping at him as if he's being arrogant. Did he use poor wording, perhaps? Not being provocative is so difficult when you've spent seven years doing just that.]

[Written]

[shenevermisses]

I'll be looking at everyone's skills. If we're going to do this, I want to make sure it's done right. I'm not looking to make friends with this venture -- just to organize a hunting party.