Serena sat criss cross legged beside the window, staring out the glass with eyes so distant and emotionless you would think she was dead. Why did this have to happen to her, of all people in District 12. She dug her nails into her palms so hard it hurt. She released and watched the skin change natuarlly back to it's way before digging her nails into it once again. She knew she wasn't doing herself any good by piercing her skin so hard she bled, but she couldn't help it. She knew there was no one home for her, cheering her on. Nobody to win for, nobody who would care enough to hope she wins. District 12 people were not all fond about her, mainly because of her cocky yet sassy additude. There had to be somebody, somebody who cared, doesn't there? She's not the most dispicable person in Panem, that was for sure. Effie was probably the most annoying, with her high pitched voice and crazy capitol accent. Serena was soon called for dinner, and she was tempted to deny the offer. Instead, she stood and pulled on her cape-like jacket and strode out of the room with her chin held high. I will not cry, I will not cry! She took her place among the people, refusing to meet eyes with anybody but the wall. She practically jumped out of her seat when an avox set a steaming dish in front of her. The warmth and smell of food clouded her senses with such force she about fell out of her seat. Never before had it been so tempting to pick up her plate and lick it clean, as a dog would do. Instead, she eyed the food for a while, feeling eyes piercing coldly through her skin. She looked up with the slightest hostile glare plastered on her face and each of their gazes fell. Even the avoxes seemed a little intimidated by her. Serena forced herself not to smirk with satisfaction. Instead, she tenderly picked up her fork and poked at the food. It was perfectly cooked rice with lamb stew neatly poured over it. A small bowl of what looked like a cocktail was set on her left side, oppisite of her tall glass of what she assumed to be hot chocolate. She had never been able to afford it, let alone see it. Plush, white marshmellows floated on top of the steamy liquid, not yet disolving. She tenderly slid her fork into the massive pile of rice and lamb stew. It seemed to melt into her mouth. She had had lamb, once. Back when she still had a mother who took care of her, but the lamb was served in pork chops smothered in grease and bread. The thought reminded her of how she still didn't have anybody on her side, but she quickly dismissed the thought. If she wasn't going to win, she was at least going not going to go down without a fight.
Dylan held her chin high as she examined the room she had been placed in. It was simple enough, but had a dozen times more luxures than she could afford. The room was dark colors, making it smaller than it appeared, giving it a homier look. The main colors were stunning dark blue and brown. The bed had silk blankets placed neatly on it with a fluffy blanket placed where your feet would go. It had plush pillows neatly placed in an orderly fashion where your head would be. Dylan was for some reason always an alert sleeper. She would curl up in a tight ball and have a knife within a few yards away. She always slept easier knowing she had a little protection. That would probably ensured she wouldn't get mauled in her sleep. She reached up to her neck, rolling her fingers around the smooth pearl that was attached to a pale brown string. She was allowed to take on token, and she knew this was the best one for her. It reminded her of her home, her mother, who always wore a beautifuly handcrafted pearl necklace made by her father, whom had died years ago. Emotions threatened to poar out of her eyes like a waterfall, but with a few quick blinks the threat was removed. Removed. Removed like her father had been. This time, a single tear escaped, sliding down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away before anybody could see. Dylan hadn't cried yet, and she wasn't about to cry now.