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“I see.” She replied shortly. She unwrapped a granola bar, placed the razor blade inside, and began eating. “Thoughts on the competition?” She asked again, as she watched the charizard intently, pocketing the nuts for when she saw Mare.

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Suvansh eyes the granola bar, and also spots the nuts. He sighs as he remembers what his biology sir at school told him. Granola bars were energy bars only in name. While they did give a lot of energy, it wasn't instant. He always preferred glucose in the form of a drink after training sessions. When he heard the question, his face darkened a bit. "Well, who knows what's gonna happen. All we can predict is bloodshed." That wasn't what she was asking, but he didn't speak further. He eyed his pocket dagger, that he was practicing a bit with, in case hand to hand combat was needed.

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“Bloodshed is of course foreseen. Opponent wise? Who do you think is a threat?” Echo asked, as she spat out the granola, and took the razor blade back into her mouth. Mare, she thought, has she finished talking to salad or Cesar or whatever his name was?

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He lifted his eyes, but didn't meet her gaze. "Human beings are unpredictable. Best to be wary of everyone." He even meant Rui. Though she was a child, and looked weak, he knew what rage could do to the weakest of the weak. She just needed the right push, and she could probably best them all! The same was with everyone literally. He looks up at her. "Would you ever kill someone helpless, and injured?" He knew what she would answer. Psychopaths were all about opportunities, not fairness, but his mind still urged him to ask.

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“Yes, and no. It depends, really, on which side of me reigns at the moment. The conditions may also be one where the child is suffering, and needs it to end. It’s really all contextual. It’s never about a black and white situation of good and evil. There’s a thin line between good, and evil. It’s complicated. If it were to be right now, then maybe yes, because I’m in a slightly bad mood because of Cesar.” Echo replied, instantly.

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That...was in fact a really good answer. Suvansh was somewhat impressed by her, except the last line of course. She...wasn't as psycho as she looked. He actually, related to that answer, a lot. He nods, and frowns. He wonders why would she mad due to Cesar, noting that she didn't even pay much attention to his questions, and actually just threatened him and left. Well, better not do anything to make her angry, he supposed. "So, what are your plans for today?" He asked it as a generic question, such that you would ask any school mate.

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“Plans. For today? I go by what I wish” Echo said, her face stoic, as she drew out her axe, and slid a finger across the blade. She twiddled with her thumbs, looking at Suvansh. “Your powers are interesting to say in the least. How will you fare?”

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Suvansh nodded, not expecting an interesting answer anyways. "Thank you, and while I don't exactly know yours, it would be impressive enough to earn a 9!" He says cheerfully. He didn't understand the last line, the question, "How will you fare", but he took it to mean how what would he be doing today. "Ah nothing much just gonna brandish some skills you know. My stomach growls, can't wait for dinner time" he says nonchalantly.

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“In battle, not in dinner” Echo said, smirking. “Besides, I don’t have powers. I have weapons” she smirked. She studied Suvansh, before taking out a notebook, and scribbling on it, still with that ever so emotionless look. “What are your powers?”

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Now that Bella's interview was over, Charlie found herself growing increasingly bored. She quickly realized she wouldn't learn a lot about her opponents this way. At the very least, she was able to confirm that Suvansh had wind powers.
She decides to head back to her room, but of course, she'll take the long way over. She hums to herself as she strolls, not really humming any song in particular. She passes the training room, not thinking much of what should be an empty room. But pauses when she hears voices. Cursing to herself internally she presses her back next to the entrance. Trying her best to make herself invisible. I hope they were too submerged in their conversation to able hear me. She doubt she would get that lucky.
Excitement fills her gaze when she realizes that they are discussing possible threats... And their scores! Would they discuss powers!? Maybe I should drop my mysterious silence and join the conversation? Surely that'll be far more productive... Nah. She listens with a baited breath. Once again cursing the Capitol for making her drop her usually attire. At least her mask could muffle her breaths. This scarf was mostly useless. Mostly Charlie reminds herself.

Suvansh smirked at the question. He knew at once what she was getting at. "Well, you saw a sample during the interview, then see for yourself in the arena!" He decided it was enough for today. If he practiced any further, he would be doing nothing but revealing more info to Echo. He dismissed Flare into his pokeball, packed his stuff and took his leave, finally saying "Nice to meet you", haughtily.

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The girl smirked, and inclined her head. Once Suvansh left, she bowed her head, and said “Go on, come out eavesdropper. I know you’re there.” She smiled sinisterly, before asking. “What is it that you want so dearly, that you have to eavesdrop on our conversation?”

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Disbelief fills Charlie's gaze as she hears Echo call her forward. She hesitates, wondering for a moment if Echo was just being paranoid and this was just a coincidence. But after a second thought, she realizes that this isn't the case.
Charlie enters the room, her eyes immediately locking onto Echo. She ponders Echo's question carefully. Trying to decide what she can and can't reveal. At first, the considers saying nothing. But for some reason, when Charlie looks at Echo. She sees a piece of herself staring back. Maybe she was growing soft or maybe she was just desperate to finally speak to someone. The answer, whatever it is, doesn't matter. She decides to answer Echo's question. She cocks her head slightly. "Isn't it obvious?" Charlie asks out loud. "I want the one thing everyone else desires: information."

Suvansh didn't turn a corner when he heard Echo call out for an eavesdropper. His thoughts were similar to that of Charlie, that Echo war just too paranoid, but when he heard Charlie, he stumbled backwards a bit. What if I eavesdrop the eavesdropper? He stood their as quiet as he could. A thought striked him. If he could make the wind go fast enough to make a low whistling sound, Charlie and Echo would ignore it, and won't even be able to hear tiny movement sounds from Suvansh. He went closer to the door, and decided, if there would be no further conversation, and if he hears sounds of movement, he would either get going quick, or act like he forgot something in the room...

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“Come Charlie. I’m hungry, let’s go somewhere else and talk. I’m not mad, but it seems as if you may have information. I’ll make you a deal. You tell me their powers, and I tell you their personality” Echo smiles that creepy smile, hearing the whispers from her shadows, that there was something listening. She, of course, would continue to remain secretive about her powers, till she deemed the time fit. Until then, her weapons would suffice, she thought

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At this, Suvansh thought it would be best to leave them be. If he tried to hang along and get information from them, he'd have to reveal more too. He decided to get into the room again, and said "Oh I think I forgot my dagger-" he usually left it in the room, as it belonged, but he might as well just sneak it to his room. He frowned a bit at Charlie, showing her was kinda shocked to see her here, but otherwise remained neutral.

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Akiro smiled shyly, still watching her. He'd never really smiled in quite some time. But around her, it felt as easy as using his ability. He noticed that she seemed to be watching him just as closely, and for a minute, he was lost in her eyes. When Chealsea moved her hair to her cheek, he blinked a few tines, as if he had come out of a trance. As the silence grew, dark and confusing thoughts entered him. He wanted to come out of the Hunger Games alive, but he didn't want to kill this girl. He didn't want to kill any of them! But how? How would that happen? All to pushed those thoughts away. "So.." Gosh darn it, Akiro, you really were a mess if all you. Could say was So.

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Charlie doesn't argue with her. It's easy to not argue, especially with the promise of information. But I'll have to reveal something about myself. Her spine prickles slightly as her instincts scream at her to keep that information quiet. She could always lie. But she had a feeling that even with her best efforts to hide her lie, Echo would probably be able to read straight through her lie. She would have to be careful.
"What makes you think that that's the information I am seeking?" Charlie asks, but simply to buy herself some time. "What if I had all that information already?" That part was exactly a lie. She was certain that she had Katana, Akiro, and Rui figured out. But that wasn't enough. She decides to push her luck further by asking, "What if I lie about my power? Are you prepared to believe what I have to say? To have me doubt the information that you claim you can provide?"

"Let's welcome the Specter herself, a round of applause for Mare!" Ceasar said, welcoming Mare on stage. Mare smiles a little at the nickname. "So, Mare, you enjoying the capitol so far?" he asks her. Mare looks upwards, as if she was thinking. "I'm not sure. If I'm completely honest, if reminds me of the laboratory where I live." she says simply. This surprises Ceasar. "Oh? Would you mind elaborating?" he asked. "Pristine walls, weirdly lit halls, very tall." the last one makes the audience laugh. "Well then." Ceasar says with a smile. "You received a rather high score in training, would you say your... interesting ability had something to do with it?" he asks her. Mare nodded. "Yes, actually. Would the people like a small demonstration?" she asks, turning to the audience. People shout, all saying "yes!"

Mare slightly smiles. Her hand goes ghostly pale again. She slowly lowered her hand. When she reaches the small table in between Ceasar and Mare, her hand goes straight through. people gasp, but start clapping. Mare promptly removes her hand and smiles once more. "Well, that is certainly something we've never seen before." Ceasar said, sounding impressed. Mare dips her head a small bit. "Only two more questions." Ceasar says. "Do you have any family or friends you would like to say something too?" he asks, gently. The smile slips off Mare's face. She had been putting on a brave face so far, but this question stung. "No." she says quietly. "The doctor always taught me not to hold on what I can not control. Rather, I should focus on how and what I can control in the future." she murmurs. This shocks many of the audience. But it seems she has gained there sympathies. "Last question." he says. "What would you do if you won?" this question puzzles Mare. She really hadn't actually thought about that. What would she do? Go back to her home? Somehow Mare thought that wasn't the answer. "Continue on the path laid out for me." she answers truthfully. "Well, that's all the time we have! A big round of applause for the Specter!" Mare waved, as the audience applauded her. She walks off the stage and lets out a long breath. "That wasn't horrible." she admits to herself, heading back to her room.

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While Suvansh was walking towards his room from the training hall, he catches a ghostly pale figurine walking in the same direction. He recognised her as Mare Eliv, the girl who could go Spector, at will, or when nervous. He wanted to...chat to her since he first saw her, and now seemed a good time to him to do so. "Heya!" He approached her, probably a bit too enthusiastically he though, as it made Mare almost jump.

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