.:Tracing Circles:. {Juno/Freya}

I step off of the hovercraft and enter the arena. It's a surprise I allowed my parents to talk me into this in the first place. With Kormiko visiting family and with this gray cloud that has suddenly brought all emptiness into my life, I guess it's only reasonable to say that I need something to fill the passing time.

[/i] However, as I step further inside the arena, I suddenly have to shield my eyes from the sun, which leads me to wondering whether this was such a great idea after all. New knowledge always seems to fill the little gaps in my life, explaining why this seemed like a decent opportunity. Though, I can quite honestly admit that this place brings a sickening feeling to my stomach, as though I'm walking on dead bodies rather than green grass.[/i] A longing for Kormiko fills my stomach, replacing my thirst for adventure. I'm immediately brought back to the day we met in the 56th arena, and quickly push the memory from my mind. Why does every thought trace back to him like a circle I can't escape?[/i]

Of all things that could go wrong today, I'm most concerned about my partner. Knowing how many brainless, uncoordinated, careless, nonchalant—oh, I could go on forever[/i]—people there are residing in the Capitol, the chances of me getting one that won't make my head spin all day, is slim. I scan my surroundings for my partner, who really could be anywhere. My eyes fall upon a girl who seems to be doing the same thing. Looking down at the small list of directions we were given, I approach her and ask, “So you must be Juno?” Taking my eyes off the handout, I let my first impression settle in. Typical Capitol girl. My hope for a smart and able partner slowly disintegrates. My mother says I judge people too harshly, but I wholeheartedly disagree. I've only ever been wrong about one person, and for the most part, everyone else has the intelligence of a goldfish[/i]--the ones that just keep swimming in an everlasting circle. Purposely skipping the introductions, I motion impatiently for Juno to follow. “Well, c'mon. Let's get on with it.”[/color][/size][/justify][/blockquote]