Fine Fairy Lights (OPEN)

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Naomi North sat quietly at the base of the grand tree in the middle of town square. She bent over a large, old fashion book, her green eyes swiftly darting over the small print. Her piano fingers contrasted against the deep oak of the spine of the book and would occasionally adjust their grip. On the front of the book was a title written in some gold, fancy script, proudly boasting a Latin title. Naomi was checking the book for any mistakes before it was sent off to the Capitol, though it was a fruitless task. When it came to her books, Naomi demanded nothing other than perfection.
The occasional person would greet the brunet with a word of greeting and secretive smile. The gesture was politely returned before Naomi would turn her attention back to her book, a linger smirk on her face. When it came to secrets, Naomi was the Queen of District 7.
Snapping the book closed, Naomi let out a great sigh and glanced at what little she could see of the grey sky through the branches of the grand tree. The age old branches of the tree were decorated with a variety of paper lanterns and fairy lights. She predicted she still had a few hours before she was needed once more.

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When ever I walked through the district one of my new family members had to be with me, but they were all in the capitol visiting their gamemaker father. I am still confused on why they don't live with him. They never told me because I never asked. Its not like I could ask, I can't even talk! I know I won't get caught out here, in the streets of D7 because nobody pays any attention to me.

As I walked along the streets I saw a girl, about 21 maybe 20, She was sitting along a tree with a book. I keep looking at her for a long time. Then she finally looked down from the sky and looked straight into my eyes. She just keep smiling at me.

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Turning her eyes from the stormy sky Naomi caught the eye of a boy wandering the streets. Naomi frowned slightly, the boy stood out against the usual crowd of bleary, swaggering District 7 males. Naomi narrowed her eyes in interest and gave the boy an innocent disarming smile. Naomi knew everyone in District 7. Everyone. Whether Naomi meet them personally or not, she made a point of keeping track of every single person in her district. She even had them organized by income and poverty. Shaking herself of her thoughts she rose to her feet gracefully. A warm breeze ruffled the leaver in the grand tree behind her, causing her hair to swirl around her similarly. Being sure to keep herself open and friendly looking Naomi strode over to the boy and gave him a small wave. "Hello, you look like you're lost. Is there anything I can do to help?" Naomi asked with a sunny smile. Her green eyes watched the boy carefully, tense and ready for anything.

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Crap being an avox sucks especially when people talk to you. Ugh I took the pad of paper from my bag and got a pencil. I wrote No I'm not lost. Just looking around. I handed her the paper hoping she won't figure out I'm an avox. She might I mean we swallow weird.

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Naomi blinked in confusion when the boy, instead of answering, dove into his bag. He rummaged around momentarily before retrieving a note pad and pencil. Naomi had a moment of understanding and watched the boy with an interested light in her eyes. It was starting to slowly come together. A boy who was clearly not from District 7 who was unable to talk. Naomi frowned in thought before taking the paper from the boy. She read it through quickly before nodding at the boy. "Well if you need any help, feel free to ask me for anything." Naomi paused momentarily before giving the boy a sheepish look. I apologize, I forgot to introduce myself". She offered him her hand. "My name is Naomi." She chirped.

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I shoke her hand and then wrote on the paper, I'm Alex. I simply left It like that. Can't tell her my last name they probably have wanted posters everywhere. With my last name as well as my first but i haven't seen any yet. So that's a good sign.

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Naomi instantly took notice of the lack of details but let it slide. She could send out word to her informants later if she did not learn anything more. Dropping his hand, Naomi read the words on the piece of paper again. Alex. Well it was a good start. turning her attention back to Alex she returned the paper with a nod. "Would you mind if I joined you in your aimless wondering. I still have a few hours until I have to get back to work and I find myself with little to do with such spare time." She asked lightly. It was not completely a lie. She had nothing to do that related to her job at the book making factory but she had plenty to do when it came to the rebellion here in District 7. Naomi made a mental note to check around with her local informants on any movement within the Capitol regarding the up coming Hunger Games.

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I took my paper back and thought about it. If I go to far from my new home I might not find my way back. I was just about to go back to my house. sorry. I write I think about giving it to her but I think it would be too mean to say. I give it to her anyway and smile at her, or what was an attempt at a smile.

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Naomi gaze the boy an understanding smile and small head tilt to the side. "Oh that's a shame." She replied, slightly disappointed. Her smile turned into something more of smirk as she took a step away from the boy. Naomi glanced to her right and saw a few curious faces of her fellow District 7 citizens. She gave them a small wave of the hand, telling them it was all okay. Turning her attention back to Alex, she gave him a sly smile. "Well it was nice meeting you Alex." She took a few steps back in the direction she had come from before pausing. "Welcome to District 7. I hope you enjoy your stay while it still lasts."[/color] She said, with false pleasantness. She gave Alex a look, one that said she knew something about him. She knew that he didn't belong here, and threatened him not to doing anything stupid, or she would send him back to where he had come from. In multiple pieces. [/size]

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I saw her give me a look. That told me she knew something about me. I knew exactly what. She knew I was an avox. Its not hard to tell with how I swallow. So I watch her walk away. She was cute but I'm an avox. I can't date anybody. What would have happened if me and my sister were both married when we were turned into avoxes.

I pushed that thought to the back of my mind. I turned around and went back to my new home. Now I know why I never was aloud to leave without one of my adopted family members. Its because of people like her.

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Naomi watched as Alex seemed to understand her look and turn away, presumably back to his living arrangements. Naomi watched his back before impulsively darting into a side street. She paused, thinking it over. She could just ask her informants where he lived, it would not be a difficult task he he so freely moved around without much thought to consequences but the opportunity was too sweet to miss. Naomi felt old training bubble within her as she stuck to the shadows, dodging expertly between the lunch time rush crowd that usually filled the Town Square at this time of day. Naomi didn't take her eyes off Alex as she moved quickly and quietly after him. She just had to know. Something about the boy made her curiosity spike.

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I mad my way to the back of my house. I looked at the woods. Remembering my rush in the woods and all my falling. I looked down at my hands. I still had most of the cuts from the trees. My hands are tougher because of how many time I ran my hand over a tree. I miss District 1. I knew just beyond these woods I would be back home. In my mom's arms. Then I might be in the capitol being killed. I mean I ran away of course. I put my head in my hands and sit down. I rested my hands on my knees and almost started to cry.

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Naomi continued to follow Alex for some ways before he finally stopped. Naomi flattened herself to a shadowy wall, her eyes tense and cautious. She watched as his eyes lingered on the forest with an almost longing look. What could he possibly be missing so much? This encounter was raising more questions than answers.
Naomi was startled when he suddenly slumped down in a defeated pose. She felt a stab of sympathy for him. Naomi deliberated for a moment longer before slowly approaching him. Her posture was still cautious but empathetic. "Alex?" She inquired softly, as she knelt down next to him. She placed a stead hand on his shoulder and frowned at his saddened state. "Is there anything I can do for you?" Naomi asked the man. She didn't bother asking him if he was alright, he clearly was not.

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I heard her. The voice that made me week in a way. I lifted my head and took my pad of paper out. The one thing I want is something nobody can give me. I gave her the pad and looked back at the woods. Then back down at my hands. Maybe if I would have never ran away and gone with them to the capitol I would be better keep.

No I pushed that thought away. I would be their slave, their pet. Just like the tributes. The tributes are basically their pets just like avoxes. I hate the capitol and want to blow it up. Maybe on day....

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Naomi frowned deeply when Alex didn't even look at her. Naomi lowered herself to the ground next to Alex, one hand still a steady force on his shoulder and the other clawed deeply into the dry earth of the road. Naomi's should brushed against Alex's as she reached for the paper. She stared at the words momentarily before glancing at Alex's face. She gently handed the paper back and tightened her grip on his shoulder. Naomi ignored the first few drops of rain on her hang as the clouds above the pair started to slowly release rain. Naomi let out a bitter laugh as she too turned her gaze to the forest before them. "The things we want the most are never easy to obtain." She muttered sagely. Naomi was thinking of her own waning rebellion in the District 7. she refused to give up that easily. "Maybe I cannot give you what you want. But you can't give up Alex." Naomi wrinkled her nose at her own cryptic words and tried to clarify.
"Giving up would be like letting them win."