this is a really fascinating story that you've created, I can't wait to read more c:

Yey, you're writing again. Enjoyed the new chapter!

YOWZA! That sure had me at the edge of my seat, gasping and exclaiming. No wonder Jade is so hard-cored! I'm surprised they didn't manufacture a way to have her number drawn for the Games. And what a reason to carry a grudge against the old regime ...

Glad this is back-seems like you have some new energy for the fic. (I thought about asking if you were going to continue but thought it might be a sore subject.) Looking forward to the next installment : ((hugs)) Carmen

Nicely done, chick. Keep up the good work.

More, more, more. Update, update, update. ;)

Aahh ... easy as breathing ... *smirk* Poor Gale, seems like none of the girls he likes really see him That Way, although there's plainly plenty going on in Jade's head, so it's hard to tell. Hope she doesn't keep stringing him on, it gives me bad feeling about her intentions.

Oh, that's right-it's a STORY, it's supposed to make me wonder and worry like that! :D

PS: there are a couple of "floaters" in the doc- "Shimmy" at the end of one paragraph & "Watching" at the end of another

What liberties? This is FIC, we get to invite the characters out to play ... :)

I felt terrible about Cinna's death while reading the books-didja have to make it that much more tragic? (Silly question, of course you did!)

Good to see the uncertainty and fear under the courage-which is what makes it all truly courageous, of course-when all Katniss saw was sureness and strength of purpose. Nice insights. Carmen

Could she dye her skin even if it wasn't white? After all, I am a blonde now, and I was as close to black-haired as brown can get. :)

Maybe on the skin colour thing, keep it neutral (eg. Jade has brown hair) or don't give clues as to their natural colouring so those who've gone with dark-skinned Cinna don't have to change their mental image or get offended? Jade seems to be a mistress of disguise, changing regularly, so it could just be something that never comes up. Just saying as it seems to be a bit of an emotive subject in the fandom about the reaction to Rue and Cinna being black in the film and I wouldn't want you to have to deal with negativity.

I was a little confused still about Cinna not knowing about having a five-year-old son-maybe drop in a quick line at the very beginning to explain why. If he's had contact with Saia about the flaming fabric, wouldn't the matter of a son have come up in conversation? :)

Can't wait to catch up with the next chapter waiting in my inbox, chick. Keep up the good work. x

I'm so glad you finally updated! Please keep writing, I really like this story!

HA! The table talk is plainly the work of a woman who was at one time a fringe member of The Boys' Club (hmmm, wonder where that came from?)

Like how you tied details of Gale's old life & knowledge to what he's doing now, that adds authority to the character.

So, does Jade have some sort of techno-enhancement for attracting men? She seems to be wa-ay more than the "average" brainy beauty ... The guys sound like exotic birds strutting & displaying in mating season :)

Close range penetration *chortle* Carmen

Loved Gale's POV! And Jade is such a badass!

How long until Gale figures it out?

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This chapter has a more solid feel to it and it's good to be getting more background info; the Rebellion had to be more widespread than just the action surrounding Katniss, overthrowing a civilization is a big project!

The deets about Jade's past were very welcome (if ever there was a case for justifiable homicide-URK!), Looking forward to finding out more about her ... what a very deep game she plays.

Poor Gale seems destined to fall for women who aren't exactly emotionally available! C.

Wow. This was HAWT! *fans self* I kinda want to be molested by Candis...or whoever she is. no doubt all will be revealed in time. It better be anyway! Love this so far, keep it coming. Pweas

Sorry, I'm so slack! Just catching up with my inbox now my assignment is done.

Awesome Chapter One, babe. Love Gale having a little sexy time-and then bam!-Capitol girl goes all Bond Girl on his ass. And one sexy ass it is, too. Hello, Liam Hemsworth!

Hopefully I'll finish looking through your next chappie real soon, chick. Promise. *kissy face*

Oh my! So much for not having to worry about anything in the Capitol anymore!