[Rue fired another arrow into the target - not a bullseye, but it is on the edge of the center spot - as Clove spoke . She lowered her bow and stared ahead at the target.
Hunting an animal was one thing. It was for food, and the skins and bones could be used for other things. Shooting and killing a person was different. She wasn't a Career, trained to kill from a young age, taught to find glory and honor in combat. And in the arena, she was ready to do what it meant to survive, even if it involved dropping a nest of Tracker Jackers onto kids only a few years older than her.
But it was different in Luceti. A different game, but she didn't have to fight. No one had to kill here.
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Hunting an animal was one thing. It was for food, and the skins and bones could be used for other things. Shooting and killing a person was different. She wasn't a Career, trained to kill from a young age, taught to find glory and honor in combat. And in the arena, she was ready to do what it meant to survive, even if it involved dropping a nest of Tracker Jackers onto kids only a few years older than her.
But it was different in Luceti. A different game, but she didn't have to fight. No one had to kill here.
Rue drew another arrow and notched it.]
To protect myself and the people I care about.
[Release. Off-center.]