A Sickening Celebration (Leon)

Leon stepped in to the festivities in a formal black suit. His hair was slicked back but not all the way. The font had a slight wave but was stuck in place nonetheless. It was just one of the annual formal parties of the spring. For all the adults to get together during a time before the reapings to just relax. Some of the teens were present as well looking there best, happy and fluttering around. It was funny how things could change when you entered the games. But he pushed those thoughts aside for now. There would be plenty of time later after the party to brew in them. Looking around his blue eyes scanned the place to see where he could fit him self in to. The bar caught his eye but in no time at all a server came around with champagne. Which he took with out a second look at the guy taking a sip.

Thankfully he hadn’t caught any eyes yet and welcomed the emptiness. It wasn’t until he saw a woman with raven black hair sitting by her self. He had seen her around before in Victor’s Village but they hadn’t really talked. He knew her back story all ready so there was really no reason too. He commended her for winning and being a District Nine tribute. Even though he knew better than to congratulate her unlike some here in his district. You had to be in the games to know what it was like on the other side. That was far and few in between unless of course the games were going on. All the mentors would gather and watch hoping they could sweet talk some sponsors in to investing in their tributes. It was a hard game to play, and sitting from the sidelines was harder. For a mentor you had to pick which tribute you’d want to help most. Although you try and help both out as best you can. There is always that star pupil though that you root a bit harder for. Well at least for Leon that’s how it was anyway.

Stroking the beard growing on his chin he decided to make his way over. It’s not like she seemed to be having fun conversing with anyone. Taking long strides over the tall man of Six feet one inch made his way over. She didn’t seem in the mood to chitchat but he sat down anyway inviting him self. Who better to talk to than another Victor? They could both dodge the subject of the games. It was a perfect fit well at least for Leon it was. “Wisteria, right?” He wanted to make sure it was her before settling down. Her looks were naturally beautiful which was a lot to say. Most women would kill to look half as pretty especially in the capitol. They were all a freak show but some how it was beautiful in their eyes. To be all covered in gunk it almost made him sick.

Leon grinned as she shot the comment right back only it was more menacing. He liked a challenge and honestly no one else here did that. Picking her to converse with had been the right choice even if she was trying to egg him on. That only made this game they had going on funnier. “Me? No, that arrogant asshole wouldn’t be at a party like this.” His blue eye dancing with laughter. Taking a small sip out of his champagne glass before setting it down as well. He laid his hands on the table and clasped them together neatly before him. Leon respected the women who sat on the other side of the table. Even if he showed it or not there was a understanding between the two of them. They were both first class killers and applauded for it. In this district parties were even thrown for them. They were celebrities whether they liked it or not. For wanting to disappear she picked the wrong district to blend in to.

It was hard enough growing up here. Let alone making the decision to come here willingly. If she knew what this district was really like she might have chosen somewhere quieter. That was her own downfall though she had made her bed now she just had to lay in it. Quite possibly that is why she picked this district so she could stick out like a sore thumb. To show everyone else it wasn’t pleasant to win the games but a chore. He’d probably never know why nor would be bother her with questions. She was old enough to make her own decisions and knowing fully well she had to live with them. If the games taught Victors anything it was that, you were stuck with the choices you make. At times Leon wished he had let his teammate take his life. But he was too naïve at the time in his life only wishing his parents would love him. It was a silly thought and that’s why he had no children of his own. Those pressures were too much for him to put on to a kid. But from youth that is all he had ever known. His pupils were like his children only he could push them to the brink and yet they still weren’t his.

His grin still played on his lips as she spoke once more. “I’m a party crasher, wasn’t invited. I would be much obliged if you didn’t tell anyone, love.” Nodding his head at her there banter still holding true. It took a lot more than little quips to get him riled up. No she would have to swing at him to get his feathers ruffled. He did have a reputation around the district and it wasn’t a good one. Mostly fights but he never honestly started them. Just put his fist where there mouths were to show them who was boss. It was a major downfall but he couldn’t help it. That’s how his father was and his father before him a bunch of hot heads the lot of them. He cocked his head to the side look at the women bickering. It was a normal thing in this district, which was sad. Most women here wanted to be just like capitol women. Having the best clothes or the most updated thing there was. It was a joke to him honestly but who was he to say so. Apparently Wisteria took it upon herself to judge; yet it didn’t do a damn thing.

“This is just the pre-party fights wait until things get in full swing.” He pointed out a group of women standing and pointing at others laughing. “They get really feisty after a couple of drinks.” His eyes then went to a group of girls who were by the small buffet table. “And those younger girls, well I guarantee they bully the less fortunate girls of this district to death.” His eyes looked in to her again telling her this was how life was in the district. Shaking his head he picked up his glass once again bringing it to his lips before slowly lowering it. “I’ve seen this my whole life, to say it makes me upset would be silly. To say I like it would be even more foolish. It’s just what is you should know that by now.” She should have seen enough just walking through the district. It was a god damn beauty pageant and everyone knew it even if half the District couldn’t admit it.