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[mationix]

She shakes her head, feeling numb again. "Will...will that happen to me too?" She manages to ask, her voice a faint whisper.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Hell no, were you listening to me?" He gros, sitting down on a stool

[mationix]

She relaxes, though still, she can't help but shudder at that thought. At least he had her back, which was a plus. Swallowing, she asks, trying to get off of this subject, "Do you know when the Games will start?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" In 48 hours, of course, we have to dress up, be primped, you night get to see my face if you're lucky while se pose, etc,"

[mationix]

Ahlie lets out a snort, slowly sitting on the ground and crossing her leg over the other. "Geez, I'm so glad they worry about our looks when we're about to charge into a death sentence," she mutters, running a hand through her hair.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Have fun while it lasts," he chuckles snidely, looking up when a door nearly hidden opens up

[mationix]

She gets to her feet shakily and takes a few quick breaths. "Alright, let's go," she says, managing a weak smile at him.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Don't worry kid, i'll take care of you, kiddo," he chuckles and puts his arm around her shoulders, dragging her through the doorway," Head down, don't make eye contact."

[mationix]

She grimaces from his touch though doesn't pull away from him. In this world, it was a little comforting to know at least someone had her back. "Thanks," she murmurs. Ashlie follows his advice and lowers her eyes to the ground, as thry make their way through the door.

[CrimsonMoon]

They go through a long hall way made of glass, press literally squashed against it and cameras flashing:

" Number 12! Ashlie Avlie and the infamous Anima, Candyman!" An announcer roars, the noise deatening.

Candyman... That was quite a well known Agent, said to basically slaughter all other Agents and Tributes in his way with no mercy... He was only brought ito the games once every ten years he was said to be so dangerous...

[mationix]

Ashlie suppresses a shudder as she hears his name. "I'm glad to have you on my side," she murmurs softly, forcing a small smile, "I don't think I'd like it if you were out to get me."

[CrimsonMoon]

" That's a pet name, show name for the masses." He winces when a sign hits the glass, the words painfully clear 'S W E E T S . F O R . T H E . S W E E T'

He pushes her through a door oppisite and into the arms pf a young woman," Woah there Darlin'," the woman laughs lghtly," Lets get cha all prettied up for the Candyman... This is the first time he's ever had a female tribute so I want you lookin' gorgeous-"

" I don't want her looking like no f***ing barbie doll, she needs to have face too," Candyman snaps, the woman laughing and holding her hands up

[mationix]

Ashlie chuckles weakly at the woman, twisting her brunette hair in her fingers. "R-right, what he said," she says weakly, "I still want my face intact after we're done getting dolled up, or whatever you have in mind."

[CrimsonMoon]

" FACE girl FACE. You need to look like you can actually do some damage... Jesus... Do you atleast know how to shoot a gun?" He sighs, breathing in deeply

[mationix]

She turns to him, a scowl slowly appearing. "Of course I know how to shoot a gun, I'm not a kid," she mutters, crossing her hands over her chest.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Thank God for miracles!" He grumbles

" Oh hush up, Candy, you're such a whiner," The woman sighs, pulling Ashlie's hand and setting her down in a chair," Get comfy, Doll,"

[mationix]

The scowl deepens as she settles in the chair. "Sheesh, someone's in a cranky mood," she mutters under her breath.

[CrimsonMoon]

The woman squeals happily and begins to rummage around in stacks of make-up and other beauty products

Candyman chuckles and shakes his head

[mationix]

"Is this going to hurt?" She calls over to the woman, actually looking terrified. "Will I be able to feel anything afterwards?"

[CrimsonMoon]

She shakes her head and giggles," O' course not, Darlin'! Hold still now..." She holds up a strange contraptions and moves toward her eye... (Eyelash curlers scare the f*** outta me btdubs xD)