Message from Hermes Massassi to Medea Walton - sent via PiccoloMessenger at 2:20 PM, 8th July 2244
Matiya's agreed to take Lyme on her trip with her. You'll have to swing by Leto's and grab some extra clothes for the kiddo. Also can you tell Leto that Lyme's going on a trip with Matiya.
Message from Medea Walton to Hermes Massassi, 2:59 PM, 8th July 2244
Why do I have to do the hard bit???
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Capitol News - Issue for 9th July 2244
HIT AND RUN VICTIM SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES
page 8
A young man, who was struck by a speeding car late June, succumbed to his injuries a few days ago.
The incident occurred in the late evening of 22nd June as the victim was walking home. A witness identified the car as a red vintage 2177 Meteor Carpella. Peacekeepers have been tirelessly investigating the matter, but no promising leads have been found. It is unknown if the driver was a man or a woman, and the witness was unable to see the license plate.
According to a spokesperson for the family, the victim - whose identity has been withheld - stated that the family is "overcome by grief". They have also urged the Peacekeepers to continue their investigation.
"The family is treating this as a murder," said the spokesperson. "They will stop at nothing to get justice."
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Lyme Lachlan's Diary, Entry For 9th July 2244
Matty just said that she wants to take me on holiday!!!! After the victory ceremony thing, she and I are going to District 4! She said that she knows how to sneak in there because we're not supposed to go to other districts, but we're doing it anyway!
She said that there's a lot of beaches for me to swim at and that we can get ice cream there!!!! She said it looks just like the movies with all those palm trees and white sand. She said that the Victors get their own private beach and that we're allowed to use it!!!
Someone's going to be bringing me some extra clothes from home. I hope they sneak in through my window and get them so Mom won't know. I don't want her to think I'm getting rid of her.
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picturific .co .pn, Posted 15th July 2244
CROWNING CEREMONY OF ATARI PELLAEON
[What follows is a photograph of Atari Pellaeon onstage at her Crowning Ceremony. She wears a floor-length dress covered with blue and gold sequins, with a silver tiara on her head. Her face is emotionless. President Coriolanus Snow stands next to her.]
The most iconic photo to come from the 44th Hunger Games.
Atari Pellaeon stands atop the world in her beautiful Estelle Autumna dress, the Crown of Victory adorning her luscious black waves. Her face is blank; she, lost in thought, is utterly detached from her surroundings. She stands like a goddess among the usual humdrum of life.
Alongside her is President Snow, but he may as well not exist. She did not speak a word throughout the entire Ceremony. Aside from the customary handshake, the President received no acknowledgement at all. He is insignificant compared to her blinding presence.
May future generations look back upon this photo to truly appreciate how regal Atari was upon her victory, hard-won and well-deserved.
