"Xander pick a district or so help me-"

"Hey, you asked me, I want to know all my options," Xander sat crossed legged on the floor in front of half a dozen manila folders. The cream color stood in stark contrast to the blues and purples of the neat and orderly living room. Their presence seemed to throw off the feeling of the room. They were spread out all over the living room floor. To most people, which included his dear brother Lincoln, it just looked like a big mess. To Xander, it was genius in the making,

"I don't see why you can't just pick one of the remaining Districts? I'm sorry you got stuck with 10, 11, and 12 but that's all that was left," Link sat for a moment, waiting for him to say anything. He sighed, then picked up a glass full of some vaguely alcoholic substance an avox delivered him.

"Link, it's not a problem. I'm sorry about the other designers, but I need to know who I'm working with as well as the theme," Xander picked up one of the profiles.

"The tributes need to be ready for the parade in two days. They arrive tonight, tomorrow is all pre-tests and other mumbo jumbo so we can give the world a preliminary overview, and the next day is the parade!" Link slammed his glass on the table. "Xander, we can't take all day-"

"Just talk to me about the tributes. Start with District 10," Xander picked up his copy of the profile and Link pulled it up on his tablet.

"Okay, so this guy is named Truit Ploofer. It says he's sometimes called 'Tru'" Xander stared down at the boy.

"His name makes me want to put him in lace… But I won't. It would just look bad with his really curly hair. I don't even know if I want him yet. It says he likes music? I don't know, what about the girl?" Link rolled his eyes and shifted to the next profile. He went for his glass, only to find it empty. He fiddled around for a moment before his hand landed on a shapely bottle. He picked it up and took a nice, long swig.

"Mkay, the girl is named Leonie Landers," he mumbled, disinterest. Xander's eyes perked up,

"5'9"? Wow, I wouldn't be able to put her in heels. Dang it! Why is her partner so short? She looks strong too, an old-fashioned cowboys theme would've been so much fun," Xander pouted lightly. Link thought for a moment, then flipped back to Truitt's profile.

"It doesn't say his height, but he can't be that short?" Xander rolled his eyes,

"Not everyone can be a giant like you," Something hit his head. Xander looked over a found a cork sitting next to him.

"Very funny, but seriously, I could have fun with 10," Xander mused, putting those two folders to the side. Link visibly lit up,

"Great! So we're done-"

"Nope, District 11. What's the scoop with them?" Xander fiddled with the papers and Link fiddled with his tablet. Link sighed loudly and read with an overly exaggerated disinterest,

"The girl is Tilly Pruina," he grumbled.

"Her smile is infectious! Too bad she's not from 9. 'Amber waves of grain' would look great on her and her dark complexion. I like her," Xander grinned in delight. Link looked up from his tablet quizzically,

"You just said designing for District 10 would be great, and now you want 11?" He asked, obviously confused. Xander waved him off,

"I don't know what I want yet. What's the boy like?" Link blinked, then pulled up the profile, still visibly confused.

"His name is Barely Romanwood," Link took another glug out of the bottle.

"It's funny. He's slightly feminine and Tilly looks like she has some brute strength. The juxtaposition is great! They could probably both charm the pants off of Fabian and Donovan," Xander wrote something down in their files. Link sat up straight abruptly,

"Xander you can't keep those-"

"I made copies of the ones you gave me. The real ones are in my safe," Xander waved off his little brother once again, which only served to further frustrate the man.

"Damn it, tell me next time," Link rolled his eyes and picked up his now empty bottle. "Do you want 12 or not?"

"I would appreciate it," Xander quipped.

"The girl is named Min Keller," Link growled. An avox brought him out another glass. Xander glared at him. Link rolled his eyes again.

"It's grape juice!"

"Sure. Anyway, for someone so young, she looks so sad," Xander frowned slightly. Link stopped for a second,

"It says here she's 15," Xander stared at him.

"She's so small, how is she's 15?!" He exclaimed. Link just shrugged and leaned back in his chair, juice in hand.

"Don't ask me. I don't know what goes on in the Districts," Xander pondered for a moment,

"I kinda want to help her out. Sponsors may just push her to the side since she doesn't look like much. How about her District partner?" Link shuffled for a second.

"His name is Jude Cranning. He's really lanky," Xander frowned.

"I want to help them, but I have no idea how. If I'm honest, I would have way more fun with one of the other two," Link ran his fingers through his hair and let out an overdramatic sigh.

"Xander you have to pick. I have two other sets of designers to give Districts. Not everyone can whip up an outfit in less than two days. Besides, it's' not your job to help them. They have mentors for that," Link took a glug of his drink. He looked up and frowned.

"I forgot this was grape juice. Now come on, I need an answer," Xander picked up the six folders and stacked them on top of each other.

"Let me talk to Melia, then we'll see," Xander stood up and started to make his way to the door Link shoots up from his chair.

"You can't do that! Just pick one! You're not even supposed to be able to pick! Xander-" The front door slammed shut. Link stood there in shock.

"XANDER!" he screamed at the door. His shoulders slumped over. He dropped his glass on the carpet and sighed in defeat. He picked up his glass, which managed to stay intact, and trotted off to his room.

He could only hope that Xander didn't do let anyone see those files.


AND WE'RE DONE WITH INTROS!

HAPPY DAYS!

In all seriousness though, it's time for the real fun to start! This isn't the last you'll see of Link and co. I plan to let them make appearances throughout this whole story. If you like them, then that's great! If you don't, then I'm sorry. Maybe next time there'll be something that's more your cup of tea? (hinthintwinkwinknudgenudge)

I plan to update fairly frequently, about once a week? Starting next week I'm going to shoot for an update every Thursday. If it's not out on Thursday, then it'll be out within two days. Maybe if I'm extra motivated then it'll be earlier? We'll see.

As always, leave a review please! Let me know what you think, I'm always open for suggestions!

Dia.