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Meagan Garcia

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"Hello, is anyone out there?" I called into the alleyway. I could have sworn I saw a boy down there. "Hello?" I called one more time.

I decided to go see what was up, so I began walking down the alleyway, slightly scared. As I walked down the alleyway, I began to think about today.

Today is a blessing. Even here in District 12. I could be dead. Worse, I could be reaped. I may be hungry, I may look like crap, and I may be poor as dirt. But I'm alive, and I'm happy. And that's more than a lot of people in the bleak, gray District 12 are.

As I walked down the alleyway, I heard a little bump off to my right that startled me. I turn and look, and low and behold I see not one guy, but two crouched behind a big trash can."Hey guys, is there a reason you guys are just chilling behind a trash can?" I mean, I've never really been one to judge. But that's just weird.

"No reason to be afraid guys. I'm not a Peacekeeper, or anyone like that. I'm a poor Seam kid too. Name's Meagan. Who are you guys?"[/i]

Meagan Garcia

"Dave?! What in the world are you doing out here? I hadn't even recognized you because I could barely see you. And Liam, it's really nice to meet you. I was really surprised to see Dave over here behind a trash can. Things were really getting weird. But Liam.. he seemed nice enough. I don't think it's anything I should be worried about. Besides, he was cute too. That's enough for me.

I still wanted to know what the hell was going on. "Both of you, explain. You just HAVE to have a good reason for this."

"And Liam, I apologize not for introducing my brother. This is Dave." I guess I had to give a good introduction. I mean, it's the nice thing to do. I'm thankful that they avoided the Peacekeepers and thieves though. "So, Liam, I haven't seen you around very much. Tell me more about yourself."

(OOC: Sorry it's a little short. I'm moving next week and I've had to start getting things ready. I'll make it up on the next post.)

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"You should stop by Ricky's again. I'd love to see you both again.", he said, looking straight at me. Was this guy hitting on me? No way. I mean, he was a little older, but still. Was he not a bit out of my league? But, then again, I guess leagues don't stretch as far here in Twelve. We all look like crap most of the time anyway. I could feel my heart trying to jump out of my chest as I just stood there with a goofy smile, most likely blushing pretty bad. I finally tear my eyes away from Liam to Dave. He was pretty aware of what was going on, but I didn't care. I just looked at him and said, "Thanks for making us a new friend, Dave!" He shot me an evil look, and it took all I had to not laugh. "Well, it was extremely nice to meet you, Liam. Me and Dave will have to come see you at Ricky's sometime. Come on, bro, let's head out. We need to run to the market today." With that, we turned and headed back down the alleyway, leaving Liam alone. I'm sure he had things to do anyway. However, I do plan on going to visit Ricky's more often.[/i]


(OOC: Apparently I'm a noob, because my coding just will not work on that grey paragraph and I can't get it to. I have no idea why. Anyway, just pretend that it's yellow like the rest.

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Meagan's speech
Meagan's thoughts
Dave's speech

(OOC: Thought I would change the colors up a bit!)

Meagan walked into the market, where a lot of people were cluttered today. As Dave led the way through the market, she saw that the prices were as high as ever. Who decides these prices anyway? They know that the average citizen in 12 will starve with these prices ran up! This is absolutely outrageous. "Hey, Dave. We're really gonna have to take it easy on the shopping today. Easier than normal. You go find us some good meat. I'll stay and pick out some veggies. And get something to purify the water with as well."

Great. I can't find hardly anything to get. , Meagan was thinking as she picked up a batch of carrots. All she had was some carrots, corn, and beets. She also picked up some iodine tablets for the water at home. Hopefully that was enough to make some stew for the rest of the week. As she sat there counting money, Dave arrived."Hey, sis. I got some ground beef and some brisket. It was actually really cheap. Not the best quality, but it doesn't look like it'll make anyone sick. You ready to pay?" Meagan wasn't paying a lick of attention. Her eyes were focused on the market entrance, where she could have sworn she saw Liam walking towards them. Already? Well, I guess we can move fast paced. , she though to herself, as she let a grin appear on her face. "Yeah, Dave, the meat is fine. Let's pay."[/i]

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Liam's speech

"Ma'm! I can take a costumer over here! Oh! Meagan, Dave? Funny thing seeing you two here!" , Liam said as we walked up. He works here too? What the hell?

"Well, hey Liam! Haven't seen you around in a while!" , I said, joking around with him as I threw the little bit of food we had up to the counter. I was almost embarassed to be so poor, even though I'm sure Liam was the same way. Hell, we all were. The Capitol made sure of that, I was pretty sure. The outlying Districts never get anything. Even though we've had just as many victors in the Games. It's ridiculous. But, Dad always said that life is what you make it. And I'm gonna make it pretty badass. No lie.

"Okay, carrots, corn, beets, beef, brisket, and iodine. How much?" , I asked while Liam was ringing it up. I really hoped we could pay for this. One, I really didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Liam. Two, I was really freaking hungry. So, I crossed my fingers and waited.[/i]

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Liam is such a goofball. But he's charming, in a weird sense. I think it's cute. , Meagan thought as she began to daydream more or less about Liam as he took 47 years working the register. However, that dream was cut short quickly. "And your total is.. $30.45. Will this be paid for in cash?" , he said as he finally tallied everything up. However, something was wrong. There is no way that could have beem that expensive. "Yes I will be paying in cash, Liam. I don't have a fancy little card like they do in the Capitol. But, are you sure something wasn't priced right? I have $26.86. And that's it." , she said nervously, her voice slowly rising. She knew if she didn't have enough money the Peacekeepers would be here in no time. And she couldn't have that."Liam, could you check that one more time and see what's wrong?" , she said as she batted her beautiful blue eyes his way.

(OOC: Once again, a little short. Sorry. But once I get moved in to my new place I'm hoping it'll go a little easier. lol.)

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"Why don't you prop you're pretty self up on that counter, we'll be outta here before you know it." , he finished, all while shooting me a huge grin. I was actually kinda pissed. I mean, was all this necessary for a date? No. It wasn't. But, as annoyed as I was, I couldn't help but be excited. Liam is cute and funny. Maybe this will be fun, I thought to myself."Well, Liam, I need to go home and finish up some work. Come to my house around 7, and then we can go to your place. My house is the white one two doors down from here. Oh, and by the way Liam, I would've said yes had you just asked." , I said, as I gave him that special look.

(OOC: Sorry I'm taking forever.. moving is stressful plus I'm a double major in college so I'm starting to get really busy. But, I will keep time to RP. I know my posts are getting short, because my time is as well. I hope you still find them satisfactory.