Roots of Destruction 𓅫 Finnick Odair X OC

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If she wasn't currently in the Capitol because of the Hunger Games, Briar would be savouring every single moment being laid on this heavenly mattress. The way it contours beneath her body to perfectly support every inch means that she has woken up with absolutely no pain or aches as she would have expected after a full day of training. As she opens her eyes and sits upright, she extends her arms over her head and stretches out her upper limbs. There are small clicks that can be heard from her elbows and joints as she brings her arms back down to her sides and sighs. Looking at the clock, it's only 7am meaning she has two hours to change and eat before heading down to the training rooms.

Rather than changing twice, Briar changes into her Capitol-issued training attire and makes her way out to the dining room. Her mentors and fellow tribute are still asleep, and the only people on the floor are the Avoxes who are currently bustling around to prepare breakfast and set the table. The mouth-watering aroma of fresh pastries and cooking meats wafts through the floor, coupling with the small grumble in the pit of the girl's stomach to remind her that she needs a decent breakfast to prepare for the day.

Willing the hunger to remain at bay for just a little while longer, the brunette makes her way through to the living area and sits in front of the plush, pebble grey couch. Stretching her right leg out to the side, Briar tucks her left leg in front of her and leans her torso towards the right leg to stretch herself out. After holding the position for half a minute, the girl swaps legs and does the same on the opposite side. She follows this closely by sitting with her legs out in a 'v' shape and pushing her torso towards the floor, then stands and stretches out each of her limbs individually. The girl finishes by rolling out her neck, then sits at the table waiting for everyone else to arrive.

By the time Johanna, Blight, and Oakley have made it to the dining room, Briar is already sitting eating a bowl of yoghurt and granola. In front of her placemat is a fresh cup of tea, and she looks up as she hears their footsteps, "good morning," she greets.

"You're... up early?" Johanna cocks her head to the side slightly as the trio join Briar at the table.

"I woke up at seven so I spent some time stretching. At least that way I don't have to waste time doing it when I get downstairs. And that moron from District 1 won't have a reason to start on me again."

"Enough of that," Johanna rolls her eyes at her twin. "Just focus on yourself today, and stay out of trouble."

"Look, I didn't mean to nearly get in a fight yesterday."

Sensing that, if he allows the conversation to continue, the sisters will fight, Blight quickly intervenes and changes the subject, "private sessions are tomorrow so try not to over exert yourselves today, okay?" The tributes nod to show they understand, and the group all finish their breakfast whilst making small talk.

After finishing her tea, Briar looks to her District partner ready to ask if he is alright with her going on without him, but he can already tell what her question will be and so he nods, "go on down. I'll be there soon."

The boy had said the words with a mouth full of food, and Briar knows this is one of Johanna's biggest pet peeves so she shakes her head, "don't eat with your mouth full, Johanna hates it." As soon as the words leave her mouth, Briar knows she got the expression wrong and laughs at Oakley's surprised face, "yes, I got that wrong, I know."

Both Blight and Johanna laugh at the girl, causing Oakley to quickly break and follow suit. Briar herself lets out a small giggle at her error and shrugs, "I'm sticking with that permanently now," before moving over to the elevator and making her way to the training suite.

It's half past eight as the brunette enters the training room, and no other tributes are present so Briar gets straight to work. She moves over to the spear station and picks one up. The trainers refuse to assist any early arrivals, only starting to work when their shifts officially start at nine, and so the girl spends a few minutes getting used to how the weapon feels in her hand, then begins to practice the overhead throwing motion that is required for using a spear. She doesn't actually release the weapon, she only moves the weapon back and forth, allowing the weight of it to produce the motion needed.