Querencia | Finnick Odair

Chapter XXXVI

I get out of bed and grab a few clothes.

"I am going to shower"

"Mind if I join?", Finnick grins and I laugh. "Not at all, Mister Odair."

So he joins me in the shower. We argue about the water temperature because he seems to be showering in ice water. Which I can't stand.

There is some touching, kissing and pressed up bodies, but there is also shampooing each others hair and making funny hairstyles with it.

Then I dress in cargo pants and a black turtleneck, simple black boots completing the outfit.

"Well, I have a photoshoot to complete. See you Finn", I say goodbye and after a short kiss leave the room to get down and take the car that is already waiting outside.

I don't question the notification, nor the photo shooting. I don't need to because I will find out all about it once I arrive. As long as I don't have to be naked everything is fine. It might be for a magazine or advertisement, Cashmere complained about a shoot the other day I think.

The car stops in front of a tall brick building with big windows, glass doors with golden writing on it.

"Capitol Couture"

So advertisement and extravagant clothes.

I step into the building and am swarmed the second I stand at the reception.

"Miss Moreno, it is such an honour to have you here", one girl says calmly while two others exclaim. "Let's get ready!" "Oh, you are going to look great!"

So I sit down in a make-up chair and am still. "So we have five different looks, for those three different make-up looks. We have a very special designer here. He made Katniss's costumes and is an absolute genius. He made one especially for you! Can you believe that?! It is going to be so great!"

I stay silent.

I get violet eyeshadow and deep purple lips, then a man in his thirties enters.

He is dark-skinned and wears simple black jeans and a green button-up.

"Hey Talisa, I am Cinna. You probably only know me as Katniss and Peeta's stylist, but I hope we get along for the day. I chose you because you represent the strength I like to show through my clothes. I hope you like them."

I smile. He has a soft and kind voice, he doesn't patronize me.

"Hey. Well if they are anything like the ones you made already I am sure I will love them."

He offers me his arm and I accept, walking into the next room with him where a set is built and clothing racks filled to the brim line the walls.

"So your first one is going to be this purple one, explaining the makeup. I will help you dress if you'll allow it."

"Sure"

The dress is gorgeous. It has three-dimensional flowers over it, the fitted corset top with off-shoulder sleeves and then a flared out skirt. The flowers turn dark until they are black at the bottom of the dress.

Cinna helps into it and ties up the back. "Nice tattoo"

"Thanks, it is supposed to be a private thing but well it is a little big for that isn't it?"

"We will take the photos from the front anyway, so don't worry. It won't be seen."

"Thank you."

"Well, off you go. I guess you know what to do right? Play with the camera. Arms and face are the most important."

"I'm just gonna wing it", I smile and Cinna grins. "I'm sure you will."

And I do. I have a female photographer which is nice and tells me what to do, so then photos for the purple dress are finished in 10 minutes. Then the makeup is changed to a dark look with golden highlights such as the golden eyeliner or small drawings on my cheeks.

This outfit was a tight black bodysuit with a golden belt and as a highlight a long gold shimmering cape that formed a train.

This shoot took a little longer because I had to work with a big black cat. It looked like a panther, but at least it wasn't a dog. I actually quite liked the cat. Maybe I can get a cat myself. There are some strews in 9, around the cornfields where the mice are. Maybe I can take one in.

For the next look, the make-up stays the same and I wear a black dress with golden accents.

The other looks are more colourful. A bright red jumpsuit with slit sleeves that reach the ground. There is a lot of spinning involved in these photos. The other is an intense blue suit with a deep V and wide legs. Striped heels with a bow complete the look. The last outfit is a black flowy dress, embroidered with lots with silver stars. My hair is taken out of the ponytail and curled and I get handed an artsy bow and arrow.

"It is supposed to represent the goddess Artemis", Cinna explains.

I sit on a silver moon, bow held up, concentrated.

After I am changed back into my usual self I am driven to my doctor, where I get the next contraception shot and then back to my flat, where a clothing bag is already put out for me. To my surprise, it is a simple dress, blue, flowy with thin straps. I mean it was a woman, but wearing normal clothing is very unusual.

But I change into it and let my hair fall down my back freely. I don't know where Finnick is, but I am quite sure he has his own business to attend to.

Just as dawn begins to settle I step into the elevator, to my surprise Enobaria does as well. She is wearing what I would usually wear. A short tight dress with as much slit and cleavage as possible without seeming completely naked. She eyes me.

"That's a pretty getup."

I chuckle.

"Don't ask, I have absolutely no idea why."

She smiles. "Well you just might be lucky tonight"