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[wigs]

[The video feed turns on, and the screen is immediately filled with a lot of pink. Effie is dressed to the nines, looking like she's about to step foot on a high fashion runway. The tastefulness of her appearance is debatable, but the only thing more blinding than her attire is the smile on her face as she addresses the network.]

Good evening, Tranquility. [The accent is immediately obvious. It sounds affected, but the inflections come out naturally on her tongue.] I can understand how the ship got its name. It's very quiet around here, isn't it? [And dull. But she's not going to mention that.]

I've been here for several weeks, and it's terribly rude of me not to have introduced myself sooner. [Perhaps she was waiting for an opportunity to go home, or she was hoping to wake up from what was obviously a dream. But as the days and weeks passed, she's resigned herself to the fact that she's stuck here, for now.] My name is Effie Trinket.

I'm used to keeping busy, so I must admit that I've been feeling rather restless here. Do let me know if I can provide assistance somewhere. [She doesn't think she needs to mention that anything related to physical labor is out of the picture.] Or perhaps I can do something to liven this place up -- I could add a dash of color to the interiors, or organize a party or two.

[Her voice trails off, because she's Getting Ideas. She gives the camera one last ridiculously bright smile.] Well, that's it for now! I'll talk to all of you soon, I hope.

[A small wave, and the feed turns off.]

Comments

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[jurisimpudent]

If you could indeed organize such "parties," particularly if you could ensure that they were safe and reasonable, that would be of value.

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[wigs]

And what would be your definition of "safe" and "reasonable"? I suppose I could work with a budget, if that's what you mean.

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[jurisimpudent]

My definition would entail a severe limitation of risky behaviors. Drinking at a minimum, no fighting of any sort.

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[justamobster]

Looks like you got a real way with color, doll.

[ Holy moly. ]

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[wigs]

Do you really think so? [He may not see her, but she's beaming.] I had to make do with the little I have at the moment, so I was worried I'd look too plain.

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[goodpath]

Is your hair alive?

[ SORRY EFFIE. ]

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[wigs]

[CRIES SHE'LL LIVE]

Of course not. What would make you think that?

[voice]

[yardbird]

Quiet some days, sure -- others... not so much. [Coming from the guy who's been stabbed just by meandering into the kitchen one day, eh.] Be grateful when there is a calm.

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What kinda party are you thinkin' of? [No, really. He's curious what someone who wears THAT MUCH PINK has in mind.]

[voice]

[wigs]

Surely there are days that are interesting in a good way. [Because really, it can't always be either mundane or life-threatening.]

I don't have concrete plans yet, but it will definitely be something grand.

[killarevolution]

[HANDS DRAGGING ACROSS HIS FACE.]

You manage to pull off a Capitol party here and I'll eat my knife.

[wigs]

[Her smile doesn't even falter.]

You shouldn't tempt fate, Haymitch.

➥ VIDEO.

[nock]

You've settled in okay.

[ so has prim. being busy doesn't mean she's forgotten about effie, though. ]

➥ VIDEO.

[wigs]

As well as the circumstances allow me to. [She hasn't allowed herself to really think about Haymitch telling her that the Capitol has fallen, but talking to Katniss forces it to the front of her mind.]

You seem very comfortable on this ship.

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[hangedmanstree]

What kind of party? Ones with large dresses and tall hats?

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[wigs]

It isn't exactly a party without either of those, is it?

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[therainbowking]

It is a pleasure to meet you, my lady.

I must ask. Did your clothing arrive with you here, or did you find it aboard this strange ship? [Because he is INTRIGUED.]

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[wigs]

[oh someone who wants to talk about fashion!!]

They arrived with me, thankfully. I wouldn't have known what to do if I were stuck with that horrid jumpsuit.

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[littleduck]

[She just stares for a long, long time. She's got a lot of feelings in relation so Effie Trinket.]

There's plenty of things to do here.

[She's trying to be helpful, but her tone is slightly clipped. It's because of all those terrible reaping day memories, Effie. Don't take it personally.]

You just have to figure out the right places to spend your time, that's all.

[And as an aside note, that log for Prim and Effie has not been forgotten! Thanksgiving has thrown me behind and I'm catching up so I can clear out my inbox enough to toss up a log!]

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[wigs]

[Wow, Prim. Picking her name out of hundreds of slips was totally random!!]

I've tried looking, but nothing has really caught my interest.

[Effie recognizes Prim immediately, but she considers pretending for a split second that she doesn't. Of course, that would be nigh impossible, considering the little girl probably won't forget the day that she was almost sent to death by yours truly.]

What have you been doing to keep busy, Prim? [Her cheer is slightly forced, if only because she doesn't really know what the girl thinks of her.]

[No worries!♥]

[jilt]

My goodness, I'd wondered if anyone would ever organize a party aboard this ship.

[wigs]

No one has ever proposed the idea? I don't know whether to be disappointed or horrified.

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[webline]

Dude, your hair.

[ yep ]

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[wigs]

Like it? [BEAMS]

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[purrfectlycute]

[ For a minute Nep considers using her usual text, but considering how this woman looks (sure not like any human Nepeta has ever seen before), maybe she wouldn't be so shocked by a girl with grey skin and horns.

Mostly it's just good to see someone so cheerful for a change. ]

It's very nice to meet you Miss Trinket! I'm Nepeta! [ and she'll say nothing of the clothes or accent because really is she that much more extravagant than Eridan? ]

A party sounds like just the thing to put evfuryone in good spirits! Too many people around here are just so gloomy. Were you planning anything in purrticular or...?

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[wigs]

[It's definitely a bold fashion choice, but Effie thinks it looks cute on the girl.]

Likewise, Nepeta. I must say that you look rather lovely -- hardly anyone can pull off that skin color. And please, call me Effie.

[Her smile grows even wider.] The idea just occurred to me, but I welcome any suggestions that could make the party as wonderful as it can be.