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and i'm a real human being by spitfired
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Drive (2011)
31 May 2026
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Summary
Before Ryland had entered the arena, Adrian had kissed him on the cheek and whispered in his ears, wiped the last tear from his eye and said. "District 10 is waiting for you. Your parents are waiting. You survive this, and you will- No, listen to me, you will, and you come home. Come home, Grace."
Ryland closed his eyes and dreamed of the smell of sweet grass and earthy soil, he thought about the press of his mother's lips to his forehead and didn't think about winning. He thought about Karter, his quiet voice and the smell of leather and oil. He thought about dying by Karter's hands.
"I just wanna live." He whispered to no one.
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Ryland Grace is 18, it is his last year before he ages out of the Hunger Games. Luck has never been on his side though, so when his name gets drawn, he has to come to terms with his imminent death.
Karter 'Driver' Lanius is 17, he's been born and raised to kill. A butcher, a Career, because that's the way District 2 loves their children, with teeth and blood.