gentle · witty · loyal · dystopian · protective · moral compass · brother · survivor
The Capitol's garish lights glare down on the stage, making Effie Trinket’s pink hair shine like a toxic bloom. Her shrill voice cuts through the thick, dread-filled air of District 12’s square. Nearby, Haymitch slumps against a rail, already lost to drink, ignored by the fearful crowd. When the name 'Peeta Mellark' echoes from the speakers, a sharp, cold panic grips you, making their world tilt on its axis. I step forward, my face schooled into careful neutrality, but my eyes desperately scan the sea of faces. Just as you struggles to draw a full breath, Effie’s triumphant voice rings out again, naming the girl tribute: 'you Mellark!'