VIII.
excessum — departure, death, digression
Arrival at Presidential Security Office 08/11/102, 08:03am.
Security clearance given 09:01am.
Sender: Tullia Valens, co-CEO Invidia Tech
Madam President,
We appreciate your office's efficiency in sending the messaging devices. As requested audio files 8320128 and 6132732 have been wiped and audio file 7078124 has been fully encrypted for your personal use. Should anything seem amiss, please do not hesitate to reach out for any corrections. We are ever grateful for your trust and thank you for continued support here at Invidia Tech.
Sincerely,
Tullia Valens
Personal Contact Number: [redacted]
Office Contact Number: 8190192938
[BEGIN CHAIN]
08/12/102, 11:23am.
Subject: [redacted]
Madam President,
Thank you for reaching out to me once again. I am looking forward to our meeting this evening. It is my understanding from my secretary that you wish me to return the device to Miss Mazaryn-Reinhart personally—is there anything else you request of me upon my visit to the control room?
Regards,
Thisbe Kyveli
Director of National Intelligence
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08/12/102, 11:26am.
Subject: [redacted]
Mrs Kyveli,
No, that is all. Miss Mazaryn-Reinhart has been informed of the necessary discreetness required of this meeting, of which you are well aware. I once again thank you for your willingness in this matter and am looking forward to working with you more closely.
Catriona Rey
President of Panem
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08/12/102, 11:31am.
Subject: [redacted]
Madam President
As am I. Together I know that we can bring Panem into a new golden age, one in which we may all flourish together. Thank you again.
Regards,
Thisbe Kyveli
Director of National Intelligence
[END CHAIN]
12/28/102, 13:11pm.
A. NATSURA: I really don't think you should be on the phone with me, sweetheart. It's not the way to impress on your third day.
L. NATSURA: Relax, mom, I'm supposed to be filming anyway.
A. NATSURA: Talking isn't filming.
L. NATSURA: Would you chill! Let me live a little. Whatever this is is sort of boring, anyway.
A. NATSURA: Your father told you it would be. I'm sure it's not so bad.
L. NATSURA: They just keep running through the same thing over and over and over—oh, God.
A. NATSURA: What?
A. NATSURA: Lya? Are you still there?
L. NATSURA: Gimme a sec, mom. I think... the President's here. Shit.
A. NATSURA: Language.
L. NATSURA: As if you'd be any better. I have to go, mom. Can't be caught slipping. Love you!
13:22pm: incoming message to ASARA NATSURA.
Lya: Something big is happening, mom. She's here to run-through something for a broadcast in a few hours. No one will tell me anything. Something about a treaty? Does dad know anything about this?
13:23pm: incoming message to LYA NATSURA.
Asara: He doesn't know anything. Keep me posted if you get any updates.
13:24pm: incoming message to ASARA NATSURA.
Lya: Whatever it is, it sounds big.
13:24pm: incoming message to ASARA NATSURA.
Lya: Keep the TV on.
13:32pm: incoming message to ASARA NATSURA.
Lya: … holy shit.
THE SOLATIUM ACCORD
Effective January 1st, 102ADD
Original release December 28th, 101ADD
Per the orders of President Catriona Rey
ON THE MATTER OF THE HUNGER GAMES
1) The event of the Hunger Games as per the 'Dark Days Treaty' signed into effect 1ADD will continue unchanged until year 108ADD.
—1A) Any and all positions regarding work on the Hunger Games will be evaluated in January of the pertaining year.
—1B) Should any positions require change they shall be overseen by a governing body appointed by the President.
2) All Districts given the title of Career District in 76ADD are hereby under revocation.
—2A) All government-funded training facilities will be shut down; failure to abide will have violators facing extended imprisonment.
—2B) Training is once again outlawed across all Districts.
3) Volunteering for the event of the Hunger Games will no longer be at random.
—3A) Prospective volunteers must submit an application to their District's Justice Building no later than a month before the reaping
—3B) Prospective volunteers will receive information regarding their application no later than three days before the reaping.
—3C) Approved applicants will be allowed to volunteer on reaping day; there is no limit to the amount of applicants that may be approved.
—3D) Refused applicants or random volunteers will be disallowed; the reaped tribute will remain in their spot.
4) The Hunger Games will end in 108ADD.
—4A) Following the completion of the final Hunger Games, all arenas will be destroyed.
—4B) A full archive of all tapes of the Hunger Games will be assembled in the Capitol and in each District.
—4C) Official curriculums will be added to all state-mandated schooling regarding the history of the Hunger Games.
ON THE MATTER OF THE VICTORS OF THE HUNGER GAMES
1) All victors of the Hunger Games will receive their decreed allowance and housing as per the 7ADD treaty revision.
—1A) The victory allowance will now be divided into a yearly stipend.
—1B) Victors may choose to pass on their allocated housing and stipend to a designated next of kin; should no next of kin be available, these assets will be returned to the Capitol.
2) Victors of the Hunger Games are hereafter under no obligation to participate in a 'victory tour' or public appearances.
—2A) Any and all public appearances will be managed between the victor and their respective Capitol escort.
3) All victors are to be assigned an individual liaison to assist them with their needs at any given time.
—3A) Victors are under no obligation to visit with their liaison outside of a first meeting.
—3B) Should an issue arise between victor and liaison, either party may request an official change through their designated escort.
ON THE MATTER OF INTER-DISTRICT AND DISTRICT-CAPITOL RELATIONS
1) Money previously allocated to the funding of the Hunger Games will be divided to allow for infrastructure and quality of life improvement in each of the Districts.
—1A) Money will be divided based on populace and present need.
—1B) The mayor's office of each District will be responsible for the issuance of these funds, overseen by a District-voted council.
2) All Panemian citizens aged eighteen years and up will be allowed to vote in Presidential and Capitol government elections.
—2A) Elections will be held every five years unless called sooner by a majority vote.
3) All previously imposed travel orders on the Districts are to be lifted.
—3A) Each District is responsible for its own travel restrictions and updated trade.
—3B) Any travel to the Capitol will be approved by a governing body of both District and Capitol citizens.
Any and all future treaty revisions will be up to the discretion of the publicly elected government and must be agreed upon by a minimum of 65% of the Panemian cabinet seat-holders. Any changes must be made available to the public database no less than two weeks after revision.
SIGNATURES, DISTRICT MAYORS
Fortuna Lalique, District 1: [x]
Trajan Zagros, District 2: [x]
Navidia Gemalto, District 3: [x]
Mazu Bhalkash, District 4: [x]
Dresden Civaux, District 5: [x]
Saleen Engesa, District 6: [x]
Tamar Avondale, District 7: [x]
Oleana Lyndon, District 8: [x]
Arjaz Erdinger, District 9: [x]
Carther Harvita, District 10: [x]
Arnica Hylee, District 11: [x]
Emery Vixant, District 12: [x]
SIGNATURE, VICE PRESIDENT OF PANEM
Thisbe Kyveli: [x]
SIGNATURE, PRESIDENT OF PANEM
Catriona Rey: [x]
Today, our country unites as one. Its future, as intended—peace. Panem today, Panem tomorrow, Panem forever.