Chapter 32
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These are short enough to make into one chapter but I put this part up so you can read while I finish.
Bilius Amer: Ree, are the men in the Capitol the handsomest you've ever seen?
"I'm with Lyte on this one."
Alouette Stix: Zetan, why are you named after a bad guy?
"I don't know. I was very young when it happened."
Denetra Croquet: Reiner, do you miss Khaleesi?
"Yes, I do. What did you expect?"
Troilus Capulet: Asper, have you had your first kiss yet? Tell us about it!
"Not yet. Maybe for a generous sponsor?"
Harlequin Marceau
I made an executive decision for River, who was holding a smooth plank of wood.
"What's that you have?" I asked, disregarding the bowl. She held it out to face the audience.
"I made it for my parents," she said. It was carved to read My love for you is eternal. Seven really tugs at the heartstrings this year.
Alexandra Dartra: Juniper, what is your strategy for the Arena?
"My strategy is not to make the mistake of losing."
Eritrea Andratus: Ever, who do you think will die first?
"Miller."
Desiree, what's your favorite animal?
"This one's from... Cupidora Lovette. It says, 'Desiree, what would you do if Harlequin kissed you right now?'"
"I'd do this!" Ratings haven't been so high since the assassination attempt on Seutonius back in the third Games.
Germanus Filigree: Blaise, which District is most lit?
"Five is the power District. They have a lot of lights."
Pyramus Pear: Ryker, which Tribute is the scariest?
"That would be Beth."
Thisbe Shakes: Arter, what's the first thing you're going to do in the Arena?
"Kill."
Integra Poulette: Torchy, when is your birthday?
"September fifth. You can send presents to the Victor's Village. I like fireworks."
Lamia Carob: Burgundy, what's the best part about living in Eight?
"We're not as poor as Twelve."
Francisco Corvallio: Jake, if you don't win, who do you hope does?
"Austin's a really cool guy. I hope he wins. Of course, any of my allies would be good."
Dianna Deity: Alice, where's your stuffed deer? Great, now she's crying. How's she going to answer?
"I lost it! I really miss it."
Phaedranna Videtros: Incense, what do you hope the Arena will be?
"I hope it's something like the mall. It would be easier to find food. Most of all I just hope it's really big."
Homunculus Mask: Haber, why do you hate men?
"Because they suck."
Red Wood: Silver, what's your favorite color?
"Lavender."
Kai Pin: Eve, how do you feel about no Careers this year?
"It's great! Now anyone can win. Of course, there's still seventy-three of us..."
Plasma Shineous: Miller, why do you look like a fat cake?
"I do not!"
Belinda Butane: Cooper, can you do a freestyle about the Games?
"They thrill in the kill. When the will lies still, the ordeal is fulfilled. It's a bitter pill when victory becomes real."
Aloysius Heron: Tariq, what's it like to get eaten by spiders?
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Anita Crescent: Lisbeth, if you had to change Districts, which would you pick?
"No-brainer. District One has shiny things."
Ajax Tchotchke: Emmalie, why should you win the Games?
"I'm cunning and a lot of people underestimate me."
Desiree has been getting more attention because her story with Harlequin obviously has to get completed before they're separated. After that things will even back up.
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