We All Fall Down: The Fortieth Hunger Games

Chapter 22

tracelyn was right. Granja is from Nine, not Eight. I always mix those two up because they're so boring. For no good reason I conflated Addie and Quiola as well.

ATTN: HEAD GAMEMAKER TITIAN QIN

PRIVATE SESSIONS REPORTS

TOP PRIORITY! CODE PINK

DISTRICT ONE MALE

NAME: HIYAS TONTO

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: MACE, THROWING KNIVES

SKILLS ASSESSED: Hiyas was proficient with the mace, but he excelled with the knives. He hit all his targets with minimal effort.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skills, lack of empathy. His charm and good looks will gain him sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: Hiyas is overconfident, especially in regard to his looks. He believes he has gained the loyalty of the female Careers. He will not.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: No significant impairments. The usual narcissism and cruelty expected of Careers.

ODDS: 20:1

NOTES: Look, I said good looks but I didn't mean it.

DISTRICT ONE FEMALE

NAME: KARYSSA EVANS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORD, SPEAR, SHRUIKEN

SKILLS ASSESSED: Karyssa focused on the short-term weapons, though her skills with the throwing stars were respectable. Her style was minimalist and her strikes were focused on shortening death.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skill, general training. Karyssa mentioned she was trained in tracking, which is difficult to assess. Her genial nature will attract sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: If the muttations this year are cute, Karyssa will likely approach them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: I'd sponsor you.

DISTRICT TWO MALE

NAME: THEO KASIUS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT, AXE, SWORD, PLANTS, CLIMBING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Theo's combat style was uniquely developed by him. It was aggressive and antagonistic. He held his weapons backward, which did not impair him.

STRENGTHS: Theo was very enthusiastic. He wanted to show off everything he'd learned. He enjoys fighting but is not overly obsessed with killing.

WEAKNESSES: Some of Theo's skills were underdeveloped. His plants skills were mediocre and he was visibly scared on the ropes course.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Theo is well-balanced for a Career.

ODDS: 17:1

NOTES: I dunno, I'm not feeling it.

DISTRICT TWO FEMALE

NAME: VALERIE LENN

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORD, DAGGER

SKILLS ASSESSED: Valerie was highly skilled with the sword. She was skilled with the dagger but preferred the sword.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skills, sociable personality that will attract sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: She exhibited recklessness with her sparring partner. She is allergic to bees.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: You got the skills. I assume you'll do well.

DISTRICT THREE MALE

NAME: DEMARCUS DeMARCOS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT

SKILLS ASSESSED: Demarcus' street fighting style was obviously deeply ingrained. Nothing is too dirty and there are no rules for him.

STRENGTHS: Pragmatism, ally that is attractive to sponsors, street smarts.

WEAKNESSES: Demarcus is not attractive to sponsors. He considers everyone his enemy and will react aggressively in all encounters. He may be a target due to his lack of conventional Three skills.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Demarcus has deep-seated and significant anger due to years of bullying. He resents much of his childhood and feels inadequate due to his lack of friends.

ODDS: 23:1

NOTES: Yeesh, why so nasty?

DISTRICT THREE FEMALE

NAME: ELECTRA MAGNETA

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: ELECTRICITY

SKILLS ASSESSED: Electra has been learning from the best. Her electric work was above my head, but it looked impressive. She was confident and swift.

STRENGTHS: Her alliance is wise, combining technical skills with a formidably framed ally. She is intelligent and resourceful.

WEAKNESSES: Slight frame, lack of experience killing people.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Heavy trauma from years of abuse at mother's hands. Malnutrition has weakened her skeletal system. Slight but insignificant ADD. She suffers from occasional and brief breakdowns stemming from aforementioned abuse.

ODDS: 19:1

NOTES: Ew, that sucks. Why people gotta do that?

DISTRICT FOUR MALE

NAME: ANGELO TEMPEST

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: PLANT IDENTIFICATION, POISON

SKILLS ASSESSED: Angelo's assessment required specific additions to the session room. Angelo focused on poisons, which are difficult to test safely. With the modifications, he was able to mix his poisons and have them verified via computer. They were highly effective. His knife skills were as expected from a Career.

STRENGTHS: Unexpected poison skills, ability to fly under the radar.

WEAKNESSES: Potential target as "weak link" in Careers, distaste for bullies

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Trauma from bullying is present. Angelo dislikes bullies and may feel guilt when he sees how the other Tributes react to him.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: I like the poison ivy thing. Hope it works, cutie.

DISTRICT FOUR FEMALE

NAME: CAREEN ELLIS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: DOUBLE KNIVES

SKILLS ASSESSED: Careen was nervous and made some missteps early in the fight with her partner. After she found her rhythm, she performed well.

STRENGTHS: Weapons skills, mentor

WEAKNESSES: Nerves, lack of killing drive

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Spotless for a Career.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: I know you have more than that.

DISTRICT FIVE MALE

NAME: KERRY SAMOSA

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: PICK, EDIBLE PLANTS, AGILITY

SKILLS ASSESSED: Kerry knew his way around a pick, but I doubt he's ever used it in a fight. He knew his edible plants and excelled on the agility course.

STRENGTHS: Level head, balance, courage, agility

WEAKNESSES: Recklessness, short attention span

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Testing indicated severe ADHD. If not in the Arena, medication would be advised.

ODDS: 24:1

NOTES: Look, something shiny!

DISTRICT FIVE FEMALE

NAME: QUIOLA CASSIDY

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SURVIVAL SKILLS, POISONS (CODE PINK)

SKILLS ASSESSED: Quiola did very well with survival skills such as fire-making. When she switched to poisons, disaster struck. We were all watching carefully, by the way. As an Avox left our chambers and passed through to get a drink, Quiola tossed some powder into the Avox's drink. The Avox took a sip and began to vomit blood. Before the medic could reach him, he died. Quiola, who had been frantically trying to revive the Avox, fled the room in tears.

STRENGTHS: Well, she gets the job done, don't she?

WEAKNESSES: She does not enjoy killing.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing from the formal testing, but obvious severe trauma from the incident.

ODDS: 30:1

NOTES: I wish I hadn't seen that.

DISTRICT SIX MALE

NAME: TITUS GEIN

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: EDIBLE PLANTS, RUNNING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Titus performed well with the edible plants. He ran with urgency.

STRENGTHS: He won't attract undue attention from the Careers. He is focused on survival, not killing, which is the best strategy for him.

WEAKNESSES: He's a coward.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing significant.

ODDS: 25:1

NOTES: You look like you're already seeing your own ghost.

DISTRICT SIX FEMALE

NAME: ADONIA CHILD

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: DAGGER

SKILLS ASSESSED: What you'd expect from a little girl trying to learn a dagger in three days.

STRENGTHS: Attractiveness to sponsors, optimism, alliance

WEAKNESSES: General lack of training.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing.

ODDS: 32:1

NOTES: You're a cutie pie.

DISTRICT SEVEN MALE

NAME: ASH BLACK

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: FLAIL, DAGGER, EDIBLE PLANTS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Ash's skills with the dagger and plants were above average. When he picked up the flail, he unleashed such a torrent of violent rage that the sparring partner was blown away.

STRENGTHS: Rage, determination

WEAKNESSES: Rage, unattractiveness to sponsors

PSYCHOLIGICAL PROFILE: Ash is intensely vengeful, as evidenced by the murder he committed. He is still mourning his family and is under even more emotional duress than most Tributes.

ODDS: 24:1

NOTES: Yowch.

DISTRICT SEVEN FEMALE

NAME: DESIREE REDWOOD

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: AXE, HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT

SKILLS ASSESSED: Desiree's skills were enhanced by her prodigious strength. She towered over her sparring partner.

STRENGTHS: Physical frame, attractiveness to sponsors, alliance

WEAKNESSES: She's not a killer at heart.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing.

ODDS: 19:1

NOTES: I wish I could have known you. You seem nice.

DISTRICT EIGHT MALE

NAME: BLAISE WESLEY

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: AXE

SKILLS ASSESSED: Blaise was all right. Not as good as he thought. Not terrible.

STRENGTHS: The "buddy" factor of his alliance will please sponsors. He won't be the Careers' primary target.

WEAKNESSES: General lack of training, young age, small frame.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Nothing.

ODDS: 40:1

NOTES: It's not fun to watch someone like you die.

DISTRICT EIGHT FEMALE

NAME: INCENSE BALBOA

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: TRAPS, SURVIVAL

SKILLS ASSESSED: Incense knew her traps. She demonstrated ability to build a fire and to construct a shelter.

STRENGTHS: Alliance, quiet nature, cute factor for sponsors

WEAKNESSES: Overly fastidious, lack of weapons skills, easy target

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Testing confirmed moderate OCD. This will affect her in the Arena.

ODDS: 36:1

NOTES: Twenty-five letters. You happy?

DISTRICT NINE MALE

NAME: DIGGORY DOE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: NONE

SKILLS ASSESSED: Diggory was shown to the room by an Avox. He waved at us pleasantly. He wandered the room and settled at the plants station. He rustled through the plants and tossed a few leaves in the air. When he noticed the table of knives and weapons, he said "Yuck" and covered the table with the canvas provided for constructing shelters.

STRENGTHS: None

WEAKNESSES: All

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: See attached 156-page case file

ODDS: Infinity: 1

NOTES: This isn't Panem's proudest moment.

DISTRICT NINE FEMALE

NAME: GRANJA VALDEZ

SKILLS ASSESSED: KNIFE, EDIBLE PLANTS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: Granja is not a Career, but she knew how to use the knife. She knows enough plants to feed herself in a verdant Arena.

STRENGTHS: Unassuming nature, ability to forage

WEAKNESSES: Small frame, friendly nature

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Granja is the most well-adjusted of the Tributes this year.

ODDS: 40:1

NOTES: What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?

DISTRICT TEN MALE

NAME: RORY HARRIS

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: WEIGHT LIFTING, KNOT TYING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Rory is well-proportioned and muscular from his work on the farm. He is good at tying knots.

STRENGTHS: Friendliness will attract sponsors. Large frame.

WEAKNESSES: Visible frame, friendliness

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Dyslexia and dyscalculia unlikely to affect the Games.

ODDS: 24:1

NOTES: Farm boy should have stayed home.

DISTRICT TEN FEMALE

NAME: ZINNIA FRASER

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: NONE

SKILLS ASSESSED: Zinnia arrived in the training room and sat down. When questioned on why she had not eaten in days, she said she'd eat when we gave her some of our food. We did not.

STRENGTHS: Stubbornness?

WEAKNESSES: She ain't gonna please Snow.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Oppositional Defiance Disorder, apparently.

ODDS: 48:1

NOTES: Y'all won't be eating forever you keep this up.

DISTRICT ELEVEN MALE

NAME: HOBAN TAM

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: ARCHERY, WATER FINDING

SKILLS ASSESSED: After demonstrating mediocre archery skills, Hoban switched tactics. He recited a short lesson on how to find healthy water in the wilderness.

STRENGTHS: Originality, loyal alliance

WEAKNESSES: He's not a killer at heart. He's not that good with a bow.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Hoban is well-adjusted.

ODDS: 26:1

NOTES: You're a nice guy.

DISTRICT ELEVEN FEMALE

NAME: VENTRIX WEBB

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: CLIMBING, FORAGING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Nothing to write home about. Ventrix can climb a tree and pick plants. Stop the presses.

STRENGTHS: Loyal alliance, survival instincts

WEAKNESSES: Unlikely to attract sponsors

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Ventrix has unusually low empathy and she is insecure. She exhibits antisocial behaviors. She will not hesitate to kill.

ODDS: 20:1

NOTES: Better not stab that sweetie in the back.

DISTRICT TWELVE MALE

NAME: CHASE STRATA

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: FIREMAKING, SHELTERS, CAMOUFLAGE

SKILLS ASSESSED: I dunno. What you'd expect from a twelve-year-old

STRENGTHS: He's really optimistic and will attract sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: Young age, small frame, lack of weapons skills

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Chase is especially resilient.

ODDS: 45:1

NOTES: Your mother would be proud.

DISTRICT TWELVE FEMALE

NAME: PEACH UNK

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: PITCHFORK

SKILLS ASSESSED: Peach was aggressive but inexpert with her pitchfork.

STRENGTHS: Aggression, confidence

WEAKNESSES: Aggression, confidence

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE: Peach is aggressive and wary toward authority.

ODDS: 30:1

NOTES: Cool it, girl.