Hunger Games: All-Stars

Chapter 23

Theodora Harp POV

Oh boy. This is gonna hurt. Fifty-four tributes. It took us all twelve hours just to watch them all. Who even works twelve hours? That's just barbaric! Now I was alone in my room with a chip full of recordings, a refrigerator full of snacks, and enough energy drinks to light a small village. I popped a top and slammed down into my seat.

NAME: PRISCILLA PISCOT

DISTRICT ONE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: RUNNING, DAGGERS, HOOPS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Priscilla demonstrated agility and endurance. Her dagger work was competent but was cut short when she became distracted by a selection of slings, which she wadded into a ball and tossed at a basket of throwing knives. She spent the rest of the session playing this game.

STRENTHS: Priscilla has a positive mental attitude and will certainly be popular with both allies and sponsors. She will have a certain ally in Miall.

WEAKNESSES: She seems to have lost her Career dedication and prefers to goof off and play games. This will probably not assist her Game.

ODDS: 20:1

NOTES: Sweet moves, wrong game.

NAME: CHANTAL IVINGIN

DISTRICT ONE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: COMBAT, SPEARS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Chantal has forgotten nothing and has worked to improve herself. Her form was tiptop and her skills were sharp.

STRENGTHS: Classic Career strengths: weaponry, endurance, aggression. Old standbys.

WEAKNESSES: Perhaps a lack of presence may deter sponsors. Chantal will fight to stay alive. She will not strive to provide the best show.

ODDS: 15:1

NOTES: Digging the bracelet. Pink forever.

NAME: DIAMOND KAI

DISTRICT ONE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: THROWING STARS, COMBAT, SWORD

SKILLS ASSESSED: All of Diamond's chosen skills were competent and impressive. All strikes found their mark and a significant portion would have been fatal.

STRENGTHS: Most significant may be her assured alliance with Rapture. She is also levelheaded and unlikely to put bravado over discretion.

WEAKNESSES: Diamond's expressions clearly indicated she was not relishing her performance. Her heart is not in this. She seemed anxious and preoccupied.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: Forgettable.

NAME: RAPTURE KAI

DISTRICT ONE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: PRESSURE POINT COMBAT

SKILLS ASSESSED: Rapture quickly incapacitated our strongest sparring partners with his unique techniques. It was a very impressive showing.

STRENGTHS: As mentioned before, his alliance with Diamond. Rapture is also a zealous Careers and will most likely prove popular with Capitol sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: May be hotheaded.

ODDS: 17:1

NOTES: No matter what, it will be a good show.

NAME: HUNTER DUCHEN

DISTRICT ONE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: CAT O' NINE TAILS, BOW AND ARROW

SKILLS ASSESSED: Hunter was proficient at both his weapons. His arrows clustered in the two center rings on the target and he was able to light a match with his whip.

STRENGTHS: Cool demeanor, lack of arrogance, links with Victor Tillo Peters

WEAKNESSES: Hunter clearly did not enjoy his activities. He will not show enthusiasm in his kills, which will affect sponsorship.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: Cat o' nine tails is a cool name.

NAME: KAZUO BRAUN

DISTRICT ONE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORD

SKILLS ASSESSED: Kazuo battled one sparring partner after another for the duration of the session, sometimes engaging two at once. He showed no fatigue and was never "wounded".

STRENGTHS: Focus, level head, lack of brutality.

WEAKNESSES: Lack of originality or showmanship.

ODDS: 17:1

NOTES: What kind of name is Kazuo Braun? Are you Asian or German? You sure look Asian.

NAME: MIALL PISCOT

DISTRICT ONE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: COMBAT, MACE

SKILLS ASSESSED: Miall had no trouble lifting a sizable mace and made short work of three mannequins. In combat he held off and subdued our expert level assistants.

STRENGTHS: Guaranteed ally in Priscilla, professional attitude.

WEAKNESSES: Nothing major. Subtle lack of that unknowable quality all Victors share.

ODDS: 18:1

NOTES: I don't know. You just lack some sort of oomph.

NAME: AVARIELLA HANSON

DISTRICT TWO FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: DAGGERS

SKILLS ASSESSED: Something has happened to Ava. She approached her targets with confidence and enthusiasm. She struck in ways that would kill quickly and easily, suggesting determination without cruelty.

STRENGTHS: Her mentor is Pray Jager, so there's that. Ava also looks much healthier and stronger than last time. She is clearly taking care of herself better.

WEAKNESSES: Psychological reports indicate an eating disorder and the accompanying issues. The report also notes dyslexia, which should not largely affect the Games.

ODDS: 19:1

NOTES: You look great. If I had to deal with Pray, I'd be a nervous wreck.

NAME: THOMPSON KIRSTEIN

DISTRICT TWO MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SPEARS

SKILLS ASSESSED: As far as Careers go, Thompson was a disappointment. He was able to strike fatally with his spear, but the death would be messy and slow. With a moving target, he will have difficulty and will likely anger his opponent before incapacitating them.

STRENGTHS: Strong alliance

WEAKNESSES: Cowardice, lack of confidence, subpar skills

ODDS: 26:1

NOTES: You ain't got it.

NAME: WYATT SPARKS

DISTRICT THREE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: MAGIC

SKILLS ASSESSED: Wyatt entered the room in a tuxedo and tailcoat. He turned to us and announced "And now for something completely different!" He proceeded to whip a dove out of his sleeve. He then sat at the weapons table and passed a throwing knife through it. This continued for the remainder of the session.

STRENGTHS: Strong alliance, sure sponsors

WEAKNESSES: Lack of anything he can actually kill people with.

ODDS: 40:1

NOTES: You should have been born here. I'd watch you every day.

NAME: XZAVIER THOMAS

DISTRICT THREE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SWORDS, COMBAT

SKILLS ASSESSED: Xzavier possessed mastery similar to a low-average Career. Such skill is rare among non-Career Districts. His confidence was secure and his attitude was focused.

STRENGTHS: Alliance, competence, rounded skills

WEAKNESSES: Lack of formal training.

ODDS: 25:1

NOTES: Eh, I got nothing.

NAME: CORDIN MAGNETISM

DISTRICT THREE MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: ELECTRICITY

SKILLS ASSESSED: Cordin knew his stuff, but his results were unimpressive. It is admirable to know how to construct a circuit, but that alone will not kill an enemy. He should have built something more threatening.

STRENGTHS: Alliance

WEAKNESSES: His betrayal of Abigail Fuse will preclude any sponsors. Cordin is also not a physical threat.

ODDS: 100:1

NOTES: Serves you right, pipsqueak.

NAME: HAILEY FALKENRATH

DISTRICT THREE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: CLIMBING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Yup, Hailey sure can climb. In all seriousness, her agility and dexterity may prove useful. In the correct Arena she will go far.

STRENGTHS: Alliance, ability to draw sponsors

WEAKNESSES: Lack of decisive skills and physical strength.

ODDS: 78:1

NOTES: I want you to win, little Phoenix. I hope you rise again.

NAME: EMMELINE BLYTHE

DISTRICT THREE FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: ELECTRICITY

SKILLS ASSESSED: Emmeline ignored the table of electrical equipment and instead pulled the weapons table into the center of the room. She climbed on top and started to unscrew the lightbulb. Once she got it out, she cut some wires and twisted others together. After she touched two together, the power went out. We poked our heads outside to find the lights were off for the entire building.

STRENGTHS: Mechanical prowess, alliance

WEAKNESSES: Alliance, physical limitations.

ODDS: 22:1

NOTES: That was awesome.

NAME: VERA BUSATTIL

DISTRICT FOUR FEMALE

STRENGTHS DEMONSTRATED: ASIAN SWORD, BOW AND ARROW

SKILLS ASSESSED: Vera approached the session like a woman possessed. All her skills were amped up and she just seemed pumped. I could feel the intensity wafting off her.

STRENGTHS: Drive, alliance, skills

WEAKNESSES: Vera has shown fear and uncertainty in the past. She seems to always be looking over her shoulder.

ODDS: 19:1

NOTES: Whoever pissed you off better run.

NAME: CELESTIAL YEAGER

DISTRICT FOUR FEMALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: SURVIVAL

SKILLS ASSESSED: Unsurprisingly, Celestial was good at fishing. She also correctly identified five plants and skipped any she was uncertain about. She constructed a basic grass shelter that would maintain warmth down to twenty degrees, according to our experts.

STRENGTHS: She is unaware of it, but Dane Verity is obviously looking out for her. She also has an official alliance and has always been popular with sponsors.

WEAKNESSES: This girl couldn't kill anyone.

ODDS: 48:1

NOTES: So romantic. So heartbreaking. So doomed.

NAME: WHYTE ROBERTS

DISTRICT FOUR MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: DAGGER, TRIDENT, KNIFE THROWING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Whyte was best with a trident. He was also above average with his dagger and throwing knives. He seemed angrier than usual and almost resigned, resulting in a sloppier performance.

STRENGTHS: Basic skill, alliance

WEAKNESSES: Poor attitude and general surliness.

ODDS: 26:1

NOTES: It was you, wasn't it?

NAME: DANE VERITY

DISTRICT FOUR MALE

STRENGTHS DEMONSTRATED: KNIFE, COMBAT, CLIMBING

SKILLS ASSESSED: Dane's ability to climb was unexpected and he showed impressive upper body strength. His knife and combat skills were what is expected of a Career Tribute.

STRENGTHS: Alliance, sponsors due to relationship with Celestial, lack of bloodlust

WEAKNESSES: Dane will probably put Celestial's wellbeing before his own and if he and she are the final pair, he will eliminate himself.

ODDS: 26:1

NOTES: You're a true gentleman. This is no place for you.

NAME: SHOGO HARA

DISTRICT FOUR MALE

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED: BOW AND ARROW, ROMAN-LOOKING SWORD

SKILLS ASSESSED: Shogo is mature beyond his years, and it showed in his performance. His technique was studied and seemed honed over a matter of decades. Shogo will be hard to beat.

STRENGTHS: Shogo will move the stars to see his son again. He has the drive to survive and the skills to get there. He will also get many sponsors, including Kanu's adopted family.

WEAKNESSES: Shogo knows the value of life. He will place Kanu above other Tributes and will kill when needed, but this will damage his psyche and will affect his Games.

ODDS: 16:1

NOTES: I'm pulling for you. No son should go through that. Get home to your boy.

How far am I? District Four? I can't do this. Numbers were blurring in my mind and half-formed faces swam before my eyes. Was there ever a time I wasn't doing this? Enough was enough. I needed a break. I needed ice cream.