5 fish -video / audio-

[tradingsecrets]

[Like usual, when Finnick turns on the feed he is anywhere else but the Panem House. He seems to be walking slowly, taking care to fix his eyes on the feed, but avoid stepping into other people. His eyes flick occasionally away from the bracelet to make sure that is accomplished.]

Hey everyone, despite everything that's been happening lately, I just wanted to say to those that I met at the Masquerade you really made my night. You know who you are.

[His voice lowers suggestively, as he also gives a small wink to the camera.]

Also, if anyone else needs some help rebuilding any of the damage still around, if there is any, or an extra employee I'd be more than happy to help out.

[Finnick can't help but grin as he shrugs his shoulders.]

For those of you that find yourself lucky or unlucky enough to just be arriving, my name is Finnick Odair if you need anything I can help point you in the right direction.

[There's a startled cry from somewhere off to Finnick's left, where a young woman stands and stares at him with an expression equal parts shock, anger, and tentative hope. Her hands clench into tight fists like she's restraining herself -- from reaching for him or from slapping him, even Annie isn't sure.]

You can't be! You're not, what kind of sick game…

[It doesn't take but a second, for the smile to slide off of Finnick's face, the usual carefree look replaced with a slack jaw and wide eyes.]

...Annie....?

You're not real!

[The anger is sliding rapidly into despair and denial, because this just isn't fair. Hasn't she grieved enough? She glares at him and tries to hold onto that indignation.]

You're a… a hallucination, or a ghost, something. Go away!

[Forgetting that the network is on for the moment, Finnick freezes his eyes on her as the color drains from his face. In an instant he's reaching out for her walking forward.]

Don't say that-

[Annie darts backwards a few steps, out of his reach. One hand presses against her mouth to stifle a sob.]

It's been almost a year! There's no way you're him, they never could find -- I couldn't even take him home!

[The camera shakes as he takes quick steps forward. The camera is obscured and audio muffled as he wraps his arms around her.]

I'm here...I'm alive.

[There is another muffled noise as the post disconnects.]


[OOC: Answers will come after Finnick calms down Annie and explains things to her about Asgard.]

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[empowers]

Annie? Annie, it's Katniss... [ DAMAGE CONTROL. ]

[oceanborne]

Katniss? Hello!

[empowers]

Annie! I'm so glad you're b- [ Might not want to throw her for a loop and say 'back'... ] - here.

[tradingsecrets]

Hey, it's okay. Everything is okay.

[empowers]

You have her?

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[Akihiko turns a little red at the wink, and sighs before responding.]

Finnick, you’re almost bad as how Junpei and Ryoji used to be…

[He trails off when he hears that interruption, and then listens until the feed ends.]

Hey, that’s… your wife, right?

[tradingsecrets]

Hey, I'm just telling people how I feel.

[Comes a couple hours later. Finnick answers, looking really sheepish.]

Yeah, that's my wife.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

You might give some people the wrong idea, you know...

[His own expression softens with sympathy.]

Is she okay? It must've been a real shock to see you here.

[video]

[notsogrimreaper]

Annie?

[Ryoji watches for a moment, just... overwhelmed. If only he had kept his powers from back home... He can't believe Finnick was dead like he was. But at least now, he's reunited with someone special.]

I'm glad you're together again, Finnick-san.

[video]

[tradingsecrets]

Yeah, me too. There was a little bit of a misunderstanding, but I hope we've cleared it up.

[video]

[notsogrimreaper]

That's good to hear... I... you don't have to answer, but what exactly was the misunderstanding?

Audio

[samantha_grey]

Finnick, everything ok?

Audio

[tradingsecrets]

Yeah, we're okay. We're good. I didn't mean to worry anyone.

[Video | Private]

[foodshortage]

[ Uther doesn't get to this until several hours after it was broadcast because it seemed... sensitive. But he wants to check up on Finnick. So. Here goes. ]

Finnick?

[Video | Private]

[tradingsecrets]

Oh, hey Uther. Sorry, I didn't expect that to happen.

[He rubs the back of his neck.]

I didn't know she was back. I don't think she remembers last time.

[video]

[thehedgehogsdilemma]

[ The only thing that kept Shinji from going red in the face (that masquerade was quite a night, indeed.) was watching what was going on.

Oh, Annie. Shinji sort of could relate. Sort of. The only difference was each individual's circumstances and the fact that Shinji ended up leaving in a huff when he had his reunion with someone.

Shinji needed some time to accept some things, perhaps Annie needed time, too? Either way, Shinji hoped she was ok, too.

So he was more than earnest to ask,]

Finnick-san. Will things be alright from here?

[video]

[tradingsecrets]

I hope so, but when she's better Shinji, I'll definitely introduce you to her.

video-

[lookingfordragon]

Is she from a different time in your world?

[That was pretty much how everyone reacted when she turned up again back home.]

video-

[oceanborne]

Later. I'm from... much later. I'm told it's not uncommon here? Not that it's a bad thing, now.

[Annie's much calmer now, a little embarrassed that her outburst was caught on this strange network for the world to see. But she glances off-screen with a little grin and looks back.]

video-

[tradingsecrets]

Yes, she's from much later.

video

[airborn]

[Normally Rue would throw herself right in and try to cheer the two of them up, but even she is hesitant this time.

Annie suddenly gone, and now back, but...without her memories, it looks like.]

...are you okay?

video

[oceanborne]

[If Annie had watched any of the Games between her year and the Quell, she might know who she's speaking to. But she hadn't, and so she offers this concerned stranger an apologetic look and nod.]

Everything's fine now. I'm sorry for causing a scene, it won't happen again. [...in public, at least.]

video

[tradingsecrets]

Hey there Rue.

video;

[redhourglass]

.. Friend of yours?

[ she'll just skim over that whole masquerade thing. surely he's not talking about her. ]

video;

[tradingsecrets]

[Totally talking about you, and everyone really. But she asks about Annie, and he kind of gives her a small smile.]

My wife. She hasn't seen me for a while because I ended up dying back in our world.