#LIKE CEASER FLICKERMAN THEME

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losing my mind. Too many thoughts

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Favor of The Rich (Teaser)

Favor of The Rich (TEASER)

Part of @vitaminkyeom 's Catching Fire collab

Author: Eros

/Warnings and themes: Fluff, angst, longing, strangers to lovers, billionaire!Seungcheol, celebrity!Seungcheol, tribute!reader, cursing, violence,

Summary: In the glitz and glam of Panem's Capitol, billionaire celebrity Cheol Choi lives a life of luxury and comfort. Meanwhile, in District 10, (Y/N) (L/N)'s unlucky streak has snagged her a spot as a tribute for the upcoming Hunger Games. Nowhere near prepared to murder other children, (Y/N) has low hopes for her survival. But when a mystery sponsor becomes her secret admirer, she just might be able to make it out alive. The 64th Hunger Games is about to begin...

Playlist: Mon Enfant - M83, Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey, Map of the Problematique - Muse, Cherry - Luna Shadows, You Better Run - Unions, Love and War - Fleurie, Legends - Summer Kennedy

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! I'm your host Caesar Flickerman, and tonight I have a very special guest for you! Go anywhere in The Capitol and you're bound to see his handsome face gracing the holo-boards, magazines, even the sides of cabs.. Panem's favorite billionaire bachelor: give it up for Cheol Choi!”

A cacophony of applause resounded in the auditorium as the show's theme song played. From the right wing of the stage strode in an extremely well dressed, fairly built man. The man was certainly handsome, just as Caesar had said. While his face seemed intimidating with thick brows and a strong nose, his smile was charming and radiant, comparable to Caesar's – with gums showing and a deep dimple set in his cheek. 

Compared to the rest of the capital, the man was bland. No eccentric hair or body modifications to speak of. No colorful eyeliner and no sparkly suit. The man wore a simple (yet expensive) black, three piece business suit and matching leather dress shoes. His hair was his natural shade, also black, with a fluffy top layer and a cleanly shaved underside. Despite this, the man radiated a powerful aura – the type that commands a room to silence when he enters. He certainly lived up to the meaning of his name: Iron.

Cheol Choi adjusts the legs of his trousers as he takes a seat in the stiff, leather chair adjacent to Caesar. “Thank you for having me today, Caeser.” The timbre of his voice was smooth and rich, like an expensive whiskey.

“Oh, please. The pleasure is all mine! It's been awhile since I've had you here. I- we were just itching to have you back. Am I right, folks?” The host gestured towards the audience, who erupted with raucous applause.

Once the cheering had died down, Caeser turned to Cheol once more. “Now, I have to ask: have there been any big updates to your life since we last saw you? Say perhaps…Any special ladies.” The audience held their breaths, the air thick with anticipation. Cheol merely chuckled and shook his head bashfully.

“No one has caught my eye, yet. Besides, I'm far too busy running my company to be worrying about dating at the moment.”

Caeser deflated a bit at this knowledge. “Really? No one?�� 

Cheol smiled politely. “Yes, really. When I do, I promise you'll be the first to know. We're friends, after all.”

Ceaser's large, shiny grin graced his face once more. “Oh, of course!” He then spoke to the audience, “Do you hear that? Friends with the Cheol Choi! Gosh, I’m swooning in my seat!” He fans himself as the audience cheered and laughed. The large screen above the two men projected a view of soully Cheol, who gazed upon the crowd with the most charming smile you've ever seen. It took little to nothing to have one's heart captured by the young businessman.

“Now,” Caeser began. “This year is the 64th Hunger Games. I know everyone here is just trembling with anticipation! But I want to hear your hopes for this year's games.”

“Well, the last few years have been a bit dull, in my opinion.” A few chuckles emitted after his bold statement.

“Dull?”

“Yes. I know we still have a long time until the next Quarter Quell, but I'm still hoping for more…excitement.”

“Please, elaborate, my friend.”

Cheol huffed out a lighthearted scoff. “It's the same every year. The same uninspiring tributes, the same twists from the game makers. The games could do with a little more,” Cheol added flippantly. “What that may be, I'm not sure. After all, I'm just a humble fan like all of you.”

Ceaser barks out a laugh, accompanied by the crowd. “A fan, yes. Humble…” Cheol joined in on the laughter.

The host calms himself before he continued with his interview“I kid! Now, I presume you'll be rooting for the tributes from your home district,” Ceaser grows a bit melancholy. “It must be wonderful to see District One continue to be so victorious recently. Especially in the years following your brother's year.”

The falter in Cheol's demeanor was slight, but went completely unnoticed by the host and his colorful audience. He shot a simple, polite smile. “It certainly is. I try my best as a sponsor to send them gifts year after year.”

Caeser places a gentle hand on Cheol's. “You truly live up to the title of Panem's darling. Generous, warmhearted, and selfless. I'm sure your brother is watching from above, proud of who his younger brother has become.”

Again, an unseen physical falter. “That means a lot to hear, Caeser. Thank you.” The audience cooed and awed, following it up with sporadic, gentle applause.

“I didn't mean to get all somber on you.” After he said this, Ceaser then added with a chuckle, “Shall we discuss some of your favorite moments from the past few games?”

Cheol lit up a little at this. “Should I tell you why the 17th game is my absolute favorite?” 

The interview continued without a hitch, the audience ate up every handsome smile, every tinkling laugh, and every smooth word from their favorite celebrity. Not once did the man reveal any but content with his situation, with his entire life. Not when the interview concluded and the audience cheered and called out his name lovingly. Not as he made the trek through the studio's backstage with his bodyguard, smiling and greeting crew members and fellow big names in Panem.

It was when he took his place in the backseat of his blacked-out van, the door slammed shut, and the outside noise immediately muffled, leaving him in deafening silence. Cheol Choi let The Capitol Darling facade slip from his face.

Coming January 2025...

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Mockingjay Reread (the 2nd half)/ rewatch of Mockingjay Part two Thoughts

Warning: I have ALOT of thoughts concerning Mockingjay part two

Josh Hutcherson doesn’t get NEARLY enough credit for playing hijacked Peeta. No one could have done it like he did. Same goes with Jen in how she brought the many, many character layers of Katniss alive.

and while we are on the topic of acting- I know Jen and Josh don’t really match their character’s book descriptions but, they both did SUCH a good job at bringing Katniss and Peeta alive. I truly can’t imagine anyone else playing Katniss and Peeta as far as acting goes.

UGH I could really write a whole thesis paper on the character’s differing perspectives about how far is too far when it comes to your actions in war time. That is a component of Mockingjay that is so fascinating to me.

There are so many instances in Mockingjay when you can see that Katniss really is just a seventeen year old girl who should not have been placed in this position. And, when I remember that I’m the same age that Katniss and Peeta are in Mockingjay? It makes me realize just how powerful this story really is.

Definition of heartbreak: “All I know is I would have saved myself a lot of suffering if I had just given that bread to pig” no, seriously, look heartbreak up in the dictionary, that’s the actual definition

Finnick, Johanna, Katniss and Peeta is the ot4 I deserved and I will NEVER not be bitter I didn’t get it

The shot of Katniss and Prim dancing at the wedding is so heart wrenching because you know it’s one of the last moments they ever have together.

Katniss showing her little self up after hiding on the hovercraft and trying to stay unseen while everyone stops and stares will never not be funny to me

Finnick being kind to Peeta and looking out for him while everyone else tries and avoids him will always warm my heart. They are the Brotp I deserved.

“You’re a painter. You’re a baker. You always sleep with the windows open...” excuse me while I go cry in a corner

“Clearly some alliances don’t last forever.” CEASER FLICKERMAN HOW DARE YOU. I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you.

“That’s what you and I do. We keep each other alive” That line hits differently because they’ve been doing that since they were 11.

Finncik? Odair? Died? No. He’s alive and well and living with Annie and their son in four. I don’t know who just died but it definitely wasn’t my man finnick.

“Stay with me. Always.” Do I need to say anything else?

“If you end this, all those deaths, they mean something.” Peeta’s speech in Tigresses basement is the first sign that the real Peeta is back. It’s one of my favorite parts in the movie.

“If I see you again, it’s going to be a different world.” Arguably my favorite everlark moment of the entire series- either book or movie. At this point, they know it’s the end of something, rather that be the end of the capital’s regime or the end of the districts rebellion. They both know that what happens within the next couple of hours, ultimately decides their fate. And after everything they’ve been through together, this could really be the last time they see each other and they know that.

The image of the capitol children being forcibly removed from their parents, and then the parachutes drop and everyone just assumes they are gifts...it hurts.

Prim dying is something that I really don’t have any words for. This whole story started with Katniss protecting her sister from probable death. And for prim to die in the very last moments of the revolution? It’s terrible.

The fact that there were 75 victors , and only seven were still alive in the end blows my mind.

Snow’s talk with Katniss in the rose garden always gives me goosebumps.

I’ll admit it- I’m not Gale’s biggest fan. But he deserved a better ending. His and Katniss’ friendship deserved a better ending.

Headcanon- Peeta and Annie routinely check up on each other via letters and phone calls post war and Annie eventually visits district 12 with her kid and Johanna

Was it too hard to include the “let me go. I can’t” dialogue? Seriously, it would have took like three seconds

Katniss’ depression when she is locked up in the training center after killing Coin and when she returns to 12 absolutely breaks my heart. She’s only 17 and she went through so much. Katniss deserved only the best.

“The life of a victor.” Effie Trinket, I adore you.

“We’re fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction.” One of my favorite quotes from the entire series.

The Katniss and Peeta theme that always plays over their scenes together is so beautifully composed. James Newton Howard is a genius.

“You love me. Real or not Real?” “Real” maybe I cry everytime. maybe I do, and thats okay.

Katniss goes from seeking Peeta’s comfort because of nightmares to seeking his comfort because she genuinely just wants to be with him, and I think that’s beautiful.

Anytime I see anyone complain that Katniss having children/ending up with Peeta is OOC and shouldn’t have happened, I have to physically reframe myself from fighting them.

“But there are much worse games to play” is the perfect way to end the series. Suszanne Collins, you may have caused me emotional trauma, but you are a genius and I’ll forever be grateful that you created my favorite story.

As you can tell, I have a lot of thoughts/emotions when it comes to this series. Seriously, I have a lot. So if anyone ever wants to talk about it with me, don’t be afraid to reach out.