second flower. ACTION & VOICE.

[prims]

[ It's early morning when Prim makes her post. She almost never does this - well, hasn't done since last year, and how time flies, she hadn't even noticed - because she's always simply talking to people in person or responding to the things other people say, instead. But it's nearly been a year. It will have been, in a little over one month.

She'll be fifteen, then, too. It's odd to think of. ]

It's gardening season again. I really actually missed it, although there's always something to do...it's just that there's not much to do in the winter except to check that nothing's getting too damaged by the weather and...well, to prepare for this time of year. I think I'll put in more flowers, next month, but I'm not sure what types as of yet.

[ ...Anyway, she did actually have a question. ]

If you want to have a picnic here, where would you personally go? Just in your own yard, or is there anyplace that's really nice in particular?

[ ...It's not a very in-depth question, but she's planning ahead for May, for a quiet celebration with her sister. ]

Oh, and...if you're looking for a job, you might want to talk to Rin at Seventh Heaven. We're a little understaffed in the cooking department, again, although I'm doubling up there in addition to waitressing shifts, sometimes. It's nice. Mecha Sanji's sort of a little bit to get used to, but...

[ Eventually you just sort of get used to random robots? In Luceti, at least. Or, well, he...it?...seems to mean well so whatever. ]

Anyway, that was all. Time to start in on it.

[ "It" being the garden outside of house 43. There are weeds shooting up now, and that means weeding has to be done. And she has to clear out any sections of the garden where she'd like to plant something new, or plant something to start with, so...Prim can be found pretty much all day at work there, looking amiable despite the dirt and effort. ]

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[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Prim-san, I've made a decision!

[Your book is shouting at you: It's a heat of the moment declaration inspired by her off-hand comment.]

I am going to challenge Mecha Sanji!

[Voice]

[prims]

[ GOOD LORD WHY...

No she should be used to this by now since she works at the same place as him. Lee is not quiet by nature or nurture. ]

...To what? A cooking battle?

[ Please tell her it's a cooking battle, they don't need an ACTUAL battle in a place where people eat. Probably. ]

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Yes, that is correct! It's time for me to start practicing to truly become a splendid chef. And I have decided that my own rival... shall be him!

[Voice]

[prims]

[ At least she wasn't the chosen rival. Prim...isn't sure she could handle the enthusiasm... ]

In that case, I'll cheer you on. What dish will the opening battle be with?

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

I... have not yet considered that!

In that case, Prim-san, would you please do me a favor? As an impartial third party... Please, select a dish!

[voice]

[halfnhalf]

[It's later in the day when Teddy sees this, what with him being a late sleeper and all. He's at work in Pott's Gallery when he sees it, and that one question just brings him right back to the picnic he and his boyfriend went on, and when he proposed...

Yeah, so he's still a little giddy. There's a big smile on his face when he answers.]

If you're thinking about going on a picnic now, try the hill where the cherry blossoms are. They're in bloom right now, so it's an awesome place to eat and hang out for a while. I went there just a little while ago...

[voice]

[prims]

It'll be more towards May, for an...anniversary.

[ She's not seeing anyone, so that might sound off, but Prim clarifies after a second. ]

With Katniss. For being here.

[voice]

[halfnhalf]

[And here he was about to tease her for a potential love interest.]

With Katniss, huh... That sounds like a good thing for her. [This place may suck, but considering Katniss's world, and what happened to Prim there...] The trees probably won't be blooming by then, but it's still a really good view of the village and everything. We can check it out later if you want to!

[voice]

[prims]

[ She still doesn't have any of those, sadly, Teddy! ]

I'd like that, if you can spare the time. I know it's just a little far in advance, but...well, as long as we're making plans, I want to make good ones.

[ It'll be their birthday month, too. Prim and Katniss, born in May. ]

voice:

[movesfast]

[Be cheerful.

Even though he really, really doesn't feel up for it at all. Haru-chan's gone, Rin-chan's gone. He hasn't seen Annie-chan in awhile...

But he is determined not to let himself get too down. Or at least not to show it.]

Once it's warmer and we can actually swim in it, I'm planning a picnic-party-thing on the beach.

voice:

[prims]

[ Not a voice she's familiar with, but Prim likes meeting people, so there's a smile in her own voice. And in her image, what snapshot is taken. ]

A picnic-party-thing? That sounds like a great idea, really. I...still haven't spent much time on the beach. Someone offered to take me sailing once, but they left.

voice:

[movesfast]

I don't know how to sail, but I go swimming a lot in the ocean. We could do that!

[Because, like her, he likes meeting people. And the best way to feel better about his friends not being here is to make new friends. Like in middle school!]

voice:

[prims]

I've never been swimming in the ocean. Or, well, I've never really been swimming much before, to tell the truth. I know how, I've just...

[ Never had cause or reason to do it, really. ]

[ Voice ]

[rashness]

I'm Rin, by the way! Hi! ... Thanks for askin' for people!

[ That last part for for Prim.

The rest was him chiming in

He might have more to say personally in a moment ]

[ Voice ]

[prims]

No problem. I mean...we do need more hands on deck, right?

[ Voice ]

[rashness]

Yeah, there's only two of us back there at a given time, usually... [ And that's a robot ] I know a lotta you servers pitch in when you can, but people should work the jobs they were hired for, you know?

[ Voice ]

[prims]

I'm sure someone around here is just waiting for a cooking job. Probably.

[Voice]

[secretmiracle]

[Well if Prim isn't sure, Erica certainly has some suggestions for her.]

You could try planting tulips! They come in many different colours and they look very beautiful when they all bloom together. Oh, and daffodils as well!

[Voice]

[prims]

Tulips and daffodils. We never had the chance to plant that sort of thing at home, but...I'll absolutely ask around at the flower shop.

I'm Prim, by the way.

[Voice]

[secretmiracle]

Then I'm very glad that you'll get to plant them here, and many other kinds of flowers as well! There are so many to choose from that I sometimes feel choice spoils me. [Or, spoiled for choice.]

It's nice to meet you Miss Prim, my name is Erica Fontaine.

[Voice]

[prims]

There really are. My full name is actually Primrose, too - my sister's Katniss.

[ Growing things. Their father had liked that. ]

It's nice to meet you, Erica. [ PRETTY SURE SAN DOES NOT APPLY HERE, thank goodness. ] Have you been in Luceti long?

[action]

[stillplaying]

[Though she sees Prim's post, Katniss opts not to reply. Instead, she dumps her bow and quiver inside the house and makes her way out to the garden instead. Now that it's just the two of them living there, the house seems too large. It's strange to think they ever needed any sort of extension to the place.

But the garden, at least, is just the right size for two to work on. And, quietly, she approaches her sister. Even if gardening is not her strong suit, she trusts Prim to guide her. And she's never minded getting dirty.]

Do you know what kind of flowers you want? I can look for some while out in the woods.

[action]

[prims]

[ And Prim won't complain at all about Katniss joining her in the garden. She never has done. She, too, has noticed how big the house seems. Like the one they'd had in the Victor's Village, almost, although at least there had been more than just the two of them.

Granted, Buttercup and India are still here as well, but it's...quiet. Without Richard, Effie, Rue. ]

Anything with color. Maybe some Primroses, too?

[action]

[stillplaying]

[There's a smile at the mention of primroses. She's always been fond of the flower, if just for the way it reminds her of her sister. She still remembers how Peeta had planted them around her house when he had returned to District 12. It's a fleeting memory, one from years ago now. But the idea of honoring her sister through the plant still remains the same.]

I'll see what I can do. [And it's a promise she'll keep, trying to find the nicest flowers to bring back to the house.] What about right now?

[action]

[prims]

Right now? You mean, let's go look for them? [ She turns from what she'd been doing, unsure what Katniss was getting at. While Prim isn't one for hunting, she doesn't mind going out to look for flowers or gather herbs. Those things she's better with. ]