You Shouldn't Have Done That (Mage + Open)

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

ooc: Ki doesn't usually wear glasses unless he's going in disguise, so this is what he "looks like" for today: i50.tinypic.com/2vv2g6a.jpg

Also, please let me know if there's any unwanted god-moding in here, and I will edit it out! Thanks so much, Sap, and I hope this is good!

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The Capitol. One of the places Ki dreaded the most. He avoided this place like the plague, when he could, although generally this was where most of his work was done. Since this place was full of people the complete opposite of himself, there was no way he could ever make himself fit in, no matter how much he dressed or acted like the rest of them. They were all selfish, privileged snobs, and his humble background meant nothing to them. His life meant nothing to them too. Hell, the lives of their own children meant nothing to them either. This was just a world of uncaring, undeserving people, who had so much that they were bored of living by this point.

And yet, as much as Ki believed this about the people of the Capitol and often tried to stay away from it, today he was there partly for work and partly for leisure. In terms of the "work" aspect, he was scoping out new places for he and his friends to hit up in the next week or so. This was how they did things. They scoped out potential "victims" and then, when they knew how to get what they wanted, they moved in for the kill.

Well, maybe "kill" was too strong a word for what they did. Compared to the Hunger Games, Ki considered his own profession more like hosting a tea party rather than doing anything wrong. And since it was the only way he and his friends could survive, it wasn't like he had a choice...Right?

Ki had been doing some scoping and found himself entering the City Circle, the Capitol's main square. There were many people around, all the privileged animals Ki hated seeing, laughing with each other, eating at expensive restaurants, the likes of which Ki could, at best, get to peer into the window of. As much as he wanted to look at the ground and avoid seeing the very people he disliked so much, he had to keep scoping.

And yet, surprisingly, he did not see the girl approaching. It wasn't until he felt someone collide hard into his right shoulder that he stumbled backwards into a wall, surprised by the sudden contact. That had actually hurt. Who the hell had walked into him? When he looked up, rubbing his shoulder, he was even more surprised.

She was undoubtedly older than him, although he didn't think by much. She seemed...different, compared to the other people in the Capitol. Maybe it was because her hair was a strange brown color...Or the fact that her eyes seemed an icy blue. Or maybe it was just that extremely angry look on her face, the likes of which seemed rare in a place as privileged as the Capitol.

He doubted he'd be getting a "sorry" out of her. Intending to continue on his way and just ignore her, he turned--but not before noticing another strange thing about the girl.

Around the girl's neck was a rather intriguing necklace. It looked like some sort of chest, with a heart on it. And even more than that, it looked expensive. Undoubtedly, a rich girl like this one--no matter how angry she was--wouldn't be needing it. Especially when she was too rude to even offer him a meager "sorry".

Looked like he would be starting work early today.

Putting on his nicest smile, he met the girl's eyes. "Sorry about that. I think you dropped something," he told her, pointing to her bag, which had ended up on the ground.

Your fault anyway, he couldn't help thinking to himself.

Thinking he had distracted the girl well enough, he waited until she was busy, and then did the unthinkable. He crouched down beside her, ripped the necklace off of the girl's neck, and then quickly got up to make his usual escape.

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

ooc: Hi, Anneliese! Thanks for replying! Unfortunately, I was hoping Mage could reply next, especially because my character Ki has not actually run away just yet, he just turned to start running. Is it possible to save this post for a little later? I'm so sorry for the trouble. ><

Also, if you'd like to see more about my character, you can read his profile here:

thehungergamesrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wander&action=display&thread=8290

I think he and Mage are older than Anneliese, right? Ki is 16 and Mage is 17. I don't know if that helps!

Thanks for your reply though~!

[sapphire]

((ooc-Excuse the language and such. That's Mage for you.... =D))

Mage Knight

I woke up that morning in the bright home, as usual, pissy, and hateful. The night before I had dreamed of a night at the community home, I had blackmailed my room mate to do my homework, the secret I used, was a dark one. Her mother was nothing but a tramp, and I knew that my room mate didn't want the whole "orphanage", as I called it, to know. She did it faster than I ever would have, but then again, I never would have done it. Them, woke up.

I get up and look into the mirror at my scar, from my last, and only, beating. I put on my shitty clothes that the my mothers best friend gave me, since I wouldn't touch my clothes when I was 7. I stare at the black pants, and shirt. I let my short brown hair fall in front of my, icy blue eyes. "Better, that nobody sees me," I mumble under my breath. I walk downstairs to see everyone at the table, eating breakfast. I puase and stare at them. One of the other people that lived here, ask me, "Are you going to eat?" I just look back at the door and start walking toward it, but I am stopped.

It is my mother's best friend, she says quietly, "Take the money, you might need it." I take the money and put it in my pocket, then walk out the door, slamming it. I don't care about anything anymore, and never will again. I roll my eyes, and walk to the City Circle. I keep my icy blue eyes trained on the cement. Then, I run into someone, making me drop my bag.

"Sorry about that. I think you dropped something," he says. I just stare at him with my hateful eyes. I lean down to pick up my bag, and then when I come up the "Voice" says, "He's a theif." I reply inside my head, flatly, "I know. I can tell by his clothes." I guess the "Voice" had nothing else to say becuase it went silent.

I keep my face solid, and then he reaches for my necklace. Everything seems in slowmotion, I try to stop him but it is too late and he is already running. I take off after him, actually my necklace. That was my only real possesion and I have to have that necklace. I keep running and when I finally catch up to him, I tackle him.

I rip the necklace from his hand, then get up. I stretch the chain in my hand and notice it's broken. "You're paying for this," I say fatly. giving him my death glare. I put the necklace in my pocket, the one with the money. I stare at his features, small eyes, black hair, and just about my height. Maybe an inch taller. i continue galring at him, waiting for him to reply.

[-xXInverted FlyingJennyXx-]

Anneliese

In the bustling rush of the morning, pretty much no one would have noticed the tall man that snatched something from the neck of a swankily dressed girl in the main square. She yelps and moves to chase after him, but her heels and heavy, cumbersome outfit slow her down.

I just finished my usual morning jog and was heading to the athletic shoe store when I heard the girl's yelp. Now, I turn my sweaty self from the store and make the split-second decision to help. Rich brat or not, something was taken from her, stolen from her, and I need to make things right. I chase after him, filled with energy again from the excitement of catching a criminal. Never mind what the Peacekeepers will do to him.

I race after him, my blond ponytail waving after me. I don't stop to think about breathing or how tired I am. It feels almost like I'm flying. I haven't sprinted like this in a while. Maybe I should add that to my usual training.

He's a pretty fast runner; he has obviously done this before--either that or he runs a lot. It's a pity he's a thief. I manage to catch up to him a long way from the square where we started.

"Stop! Stop, thief!" I yell before taking a breath. Up close, I can see that he does not belong in the Capitol--his clothes and hair give him away. He's pretty tall, and his hair is a natural black color. I've never seen a person with natural black hair before.

"Who are you, and what did you take?" I wait for him to turn around or to continue running. Either way, I have no more breath left in me to keep chasing him. The adrenaline dies down and my bones feel so heavy now. I nearly collapse, but something in me keeps me standing upright. I'm curious, and even if it seems a little nosy, I must find out what's going on. Clearly he stole something, but why does he look like he doesn't even belong in this place?

The victim catches up with a scowl on her face. She doesn't hesitate to sprawl on him and snatch the necklace from his hand. She inspects it, and then snarls, "You're paying for this."

My brows crease in confusion. She got her necklace back--why does he have to pay?

It seems the situation is under control, though. I'm feeling more sorry for the thief than the victim. I press pause on my music player and slide it back into my pocket, standing still to watch what will happen next. If anything happens... I suppose I'll just run to the nearest Peacekeeper and hope I don't collapse on the way.

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OCC: Okay, so long story short--I posted before you, removed my post, then pasted it again. Then, I was editing it, got called out for something, came back after three hours, and clicked 'post', so now... Sorry, Alex--if you have to change your post in any way, be my guest (:

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

Apparently he hadn't quite thought all of this out. Taking the girl's necklace just because she'd been rude to him--that had been a dumb plan, as he soon realized. He hadn't gotten very far before he felt another powerful force. Someone collided into him from behind, sending him sprawling onto his front.

As he landed hard on the stony street, he felt his jeans tear at the knee, and watched as his glasses were flung several feet away. He groaned. What a mistake this had been. He had no idea how he was going to get out of this one.

Before he could even attempt to get back to his feet, someone had grabbed his hand, pried open his fingers, and ripped the necklace out of it. He looked up, a sinking feeling in his stomach, only to see the evil-looking rich girl standing over him. He'd really messed up.

After examining the necklace for half a moment, the girl said, "You're paying for this." This was followed by a look that Ki was sure he never wanted to receive from another human being ever again.

Slowly getting back to his feet, he dusted his pants off and stared at her. He could tell she was angry, but otherwise he couldn't read her--like he could most people. Should he run? He wondered. This had to be the most awkward situation he'd ever been in. Getting caught like this...What an idiot.

And then he saw a flash of movement out of the corner of his eye. Averting his attention from the rich girl in front of him, he turned in time to see an even younger girl--definitely younger than him--running over as well. Her blonde hair was in a ponytail, swaying back and forth as she ran.

"Who are you, and what did you take?" the younger girl asked, looking a bit tired, as though she had run quite a far distance to catch up to them.

Ki just stared at her for a moment, then looked between her and the girl whom he'd attempted to steal from. Something about this situation was all too unreal. And yet, he actually found it a bit amusing that one, the rich girl expected him to pay for her necklace and two, this other girl actually cared enough to get herself involved.

He snorted and couldn't help a smirk breaking out on his face. "...Are you serious?" He hadn't meant it as rudely as it probably sounded. He was just suddenly amused at this strange turn of events.

[sapphire]

He hesitates and then says, "Are you serious?" I continue to stare at him, with my hand in my pocket, feeling the heart on the chest. I countered the misplaced smirk with a glare. My mother probably would have said, 'If looks could kill, you'd be a mass murderer.' If anyone but my mother had said something like that to me, I probably would take them out.

I glare waiting for the new girl to speak, but decide to cut her off, "Who are you." I say it more demanding than asking. "Both of you," I say flatly, while rubbing the heart as usual. I say in my mind, 'Any secrets on the newcomer?' The "Voice" stays silent so I am guessing now.

My face stays stern and solid. 'There is no way the will get my name, out of me,' I think to myself. I stare at each of them and wait for a response.

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

It seemed that, with his untimely, amused response, he had only managed to anger the first girl further. Her glare seemed to intensify. Taken aback by the scary look on her face, he let out his breath in a whoosh and took a step back, raising one hand to the level of his face, as if jokingly shielding himself from her gaze. "Whoa," he said, even more amused. It was so hard not to smile, especially because this was starting to remind him of some sort of game. This girl was so weird. "You oughta get that checked out."

"Who are you." I say it more demanding than asking. "Both of you." There was no emotion to her voice.

Ki felt somewhat exasperated. Obviously this wasn't as much of a game as he'd thought. Putting his hand down slowly, he sighed. Why did someone always want to know who he was? Didn't they know he was just going to lie? It seemed so stupid to ask him something like that, especially when he'd just been caught stealing something. He looked behind him and wondered if this was a good time to run for it. He had no business left here anyway, now that he couldn't continue scoping out new locations.

"Same question," he nodded at her, stuffing his hands into his pants' pockets. He looked over at the blonde girl to see what she was thinking.

ooc: Next posters can feel free to godplay my character if necessary!

[sapphire]

The boy looks behind him, 'He is going to run,' the "Voice" says. I sigh, as a response. 'He is going to lie about his name too.' I just sigh again. The "Voice" goes silent so I just continue to stare at him as he raises his hands, as to sheild himself. Oh, how I want to kill him so bad, for breakiniemy necklace, and being an idiot, I think to myself.

"Same question," he asks, with his hands in his pockets, like mine, but his probably has stolen things in them. Then, he looks at the blonde girl that has joined us. I give her my death glare too, waiting for her answer

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[-xXInverted FlyingJennyXx-]

Anneliese

The creepy lady addresses me. I smile a little, trying to appear friendly, but my legs are still tensed and ready to run for the nearest Peacekeeper station.

"Who are you." Wow. She's not even trying to be nice. I suppose, in this situation, the best thing to do would be to give her a name. Should I give her my name, though? Too bad my mother fussed so much to teach me to choose the right colors for my hair and nails and never even thought about teaching me anything important like how to deal with people in situations like these. I decide to be completely honest.

"Both of you." She'd probably look more intimidating if she just extracted her hand from her pocket. I don't tell her that, though, in case she can move to me faster than I, in my weary state, can to the Peacekeepers.

The thief turns to glance back at me. I see his face for the first time. He's wearing glasses, and his eyes are brown behind them. I'm pretty sure all of it's genuine--not colored in anyway.

I decide to just give her the truth. "I'm Anneliese. Now, would you mind returning the favor and telling us your name?" I shift slightly, but other than that, I don't show any of my discomfort. Maybe it was a bad idea to chase the thief. I didn't realize the victim wasn't so helpless, after all. Next time, I'll be sure to think of the consequences before I get overwhelmed with the adrenaline rush.

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

ooc: I like the banner very much, Sap! ;D

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Ki watched as the creepy girl turned her glare instead to the younger girl who had come running over. Despite how scary that look was, the younger girl actually attempted a smile, before turning to examine Ki's face.

Ki quickly looked away, glancing down at the ground. This was getting annoying. Should he run? Why were they all just standing here like nothing had happened? He felt like telling creepy girl that trying to chase him would be a little more effective than just standing there and sending death rays at him from her eyes, but he figured that wouldn't be the best thing to say at the moment, especially after he'd just been caught stealing.

And then the younger girl actually decided to answer the creepy girl's question.

"I'm Anneliese. Now, would you mind returning the favor and telling us your name?"

Looking at her, Ki couldn't tell if she was nervous or not. Why had she come running over anyway? She'd gotten herself mixed up with something really...well, stupid. Ki still couldn't believe he'd been caught so easily. He'd misjudged the creepy girl's strength, maybe...Or perhaps he was just really tired and that was why he'd made a complete fool of himself, looking like some amateur thief.

Well, there was no need for him to stick around.

Putting on a big smile, he waved. "And I'm leaving. Thanks for the chat!" He took a step back, about to turn and run off. He'd have to circle around, maybe change his look a little, to continue scoping out the area.

[sapphire]

((I am not gonna use the banner anymore, too big. Also, sorry so short, I have a lot I am doing, but I wanted to post for you guys....))

Mage Knight

"I'm Anneliese. Now, would you mind returning the favor and telling us your name?" she says. 'Annelise,' the name rings a bell, but I can't put my finger on it. I repressed a sigh, and just keep staring. I keep rubbing the heart, on the charm. My mother would be so mad, if I came back, with the chain broken on this necklace.

"And I'm leaving. Thanks for the chat!" he says, then takes a step back. I know he is about to run, and I am ready to tackle him again, if he does. I suddenly remember Annelise's statement, and here's my answer, "No." I soften my glare, to a common, 'Don't mess with me' look. I finally let my long-held sigh go. I look back at the boy that is about to run, and I say, "Don't try anything." My voice is chilly, and heartless.

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

"No." I soften my glare, to a common, 'Don't mess with me' look. I finally let my long-held sigh go. I look back at the boy that is about to run, and I say, "Don't try anything."

Ki actually shivered at the sound of the girl's voice, but that alone wasn't going to be able to keep him here. And he certainly wasn't going to let the girl think she had fazed him. He glared back at her, taking his hands out of his pockets to cross his arms over his chest.

"And why exactly should I stay here? This party ended a while ago."

He stared at the girl for a moment, trying to figure her out. At least the Anneliese girl seemed remotely normal. Although he didn't like her either, because he was pretty sure she was a Capitolite too. Right now, he was trying to figure out just why the hell neither girl had gone running for the Peacekeepers after an attempted theft. Instead, they were both standing here trying to learn everyone's names. What was this, some kind of twisted attempt at networking? Well, he didn't want any part in it.

Feeling a little bolder than usual, and a tad annoyed that the creepy girl thought she could command him to stay here, he added, "I think you guys have wasted each other's time enough now, don't you? I have places to be." He looked at his watch, actually worried that he might not find a good enough place for work before dark. Another day wasted.

That would be just great, Ki thought to himself sarcastically. He frowned and looked from one girl to the other.

[-xXInverted FlyingJennyXx-]

Anneliese

I sigh. I find I'm actually more on this thief's side than on the victim's. Looking closer now, I see that maybe I've seen her around before, on one of my morning jogs. I don't know what to do or say--I just want her gone.

"I know I'm just a little kid and you two are probably wondering why I'm here. I don't even know why I'm here. All I mean to say is, well, now that you have your necklace, ma'am, won't you just please let him go? Obviously his poor thieving skills is nothing for you to waste your time on." I look down at the ground, my courage draining from me. I study my shoes and kneel to tie a lace. As long as she doesn't see the fear in my eyes, she won't have anything to use against me.

I glance back at the thief, who's seriously getting ready to leave. Where will he go? I can't help but be curious.

"Sir, I think you should stay, for now." I speak in a low voice. I still don't trust him--he did try to steal, after all. It's rare that one should steal in the Capitol. Usually, people here are too proud to steal.

I think of Father, with his growing business. He imports these luxury items from District One to sell. Recently, he opened a separate branch for kids--his main item is a little colored rubber band molded to different shapes. They're pretty silly, but the kids devour them. Father's pretty proud of his business, so much so that he doesn't come home a lot anymore. Mother works at a hair salon part-time and as a TV anchor/commenter when the Games occur.

"Please, let's just leave and forget everything." I reach into my pocket and pull out a bill. It's a twenty. I wince and hand it over. "Just take this and go fix your necklace." We're awfully rich now, but unlike my sister, I still remember a time when we weren't so filthy rich. I grew up learning to save instead of spend. It's just a twenty, but it's a twenty earned by hard work and sweat. I don't take it back, though. Maybe this twenty will buy an afternoon of peace.

[sapphire]

Mage Knight

I ignore everything the girl says, as I follow her hand to her pocket. She pulls out money, I stare,almost confused, at her. I don't take the money, instead, I just, move around the coins in my pocket. I say quietly, "I don't want your money. Your friend over there, tried to steal something, the only thing i have left of my mother. I won't forgive him for such trechory."

In my mind, I am suprised at how many words I have just spoken, 'That is more than I spoke in a month,' I say inside my mine, to the "Voice." It simply responds, "You are constantly changing, and eventually, you will get over your mother's death."

Before I know it, I am shouting aloud, "You don't know what I went through, seeing my mother die!" I am oblivious of the outside world, and my only thoughts are on my mother, and the "Voice."

When, I finally come back to reality, tears start to swell up in my eyes, but, I quickly flush them back, and glare at the two.

[Kichirou "Ki" Yoshida]

"I know I'm just a little kid and you two are probably wondering why I'm here. I don't even know why I'm here. All I mean to say is, well, now that you have your necklace, ma'am, won't you just please let him go? Obviously his poor thieving skills is nothing for you to waste your time on."

Ki turned in the younger girl's direction, annoyed at her comment about his "poor thieving skills." If that attempt had actually been planned out a little more ahead of time, it sure wouldn't have seemed he had "poor skills" at all. That had just been a last-minute reaction of his. A fit of anger. Not real stealing. He was about to tell her off for her comment, but then saw that she had turned to look at him now.

"Sir, I think you should stay, for now." I speak in a low voice.

At this point, she reached into her pocket, and Ki watched interestedly as she pulled out a twenty. "Please, let's just leave and forget everything. Just take this and go fix your necklace."

Ki was almost shocked at how easily this little girl was handing over a twenty to the older, scarier girl. Like she had the money to throw around.

That's because she does, Ki thought miserably to himself. Feeling bitter all over again about these Capitolite pigs, Ki almost had half the mind to run forward, steal the twenty, and get the hell out of there. He refrained.

"I don't want your money. Your friend over there, tried to steal something, the only thing i have left of my mother. I won't forgive him for such treachery."

Oh great. Now this other idiot was starting again. Ki rolled his eyes, finding it a bit difficult to look away from the money Annaliese was holding out. When he finally managed to look at the girl who was now speaking, he was greeted by a sudden bout of shouting.

"You don't know what I went through, seeing my mother die!"

Why? Why did all girls in this city--in Panem--resort to shouting when they wanted to be heard? Why did they all start crying over everything? Even though she was trying to hide it by glaring at him, Ki could see she was keeping back tears.

But that didn't mean he felt sorry for her.

"Oh yeah?" Ki replied, trying to hide the stabbing pain in his heart, at the mention of "mother"s. Now his own voice had become low, and dangerous. The frown on his face deepened. "Don't you dare complain to me about watching your mother die, you rich brat. I watched both of my parents die." He paused, trying not to think about his own lost family. Good thing he still had Naoki, because otherwise he would have given up a long time ago.

He was still too angry to cry, thinking about his parents, so instead he continued on with harsh words that he was sure were true. Words to defend his own father and mother, and to defend how they had brought him up when they'd still been around. He at least knew they had taught him right from wrong.

"I bet your mother didn't work half as hard as mine did. Mine worked herself to the grave, making sure me and my brother were okay. Yours? She probably didn't work a day in her life."

He'd forgotten all about the other girl, by this point.