Disclaimer: I do not own The Hunger Games.
A/N: There will be twenty-four oneshots in all, going in district order, boy/girl. Each one will feature a different person and their reason for sponsoring the designated tribute. Updates will hopefully be one a day, with one exception. Please, enjoy.
Credit goes to Andalee for telling me this tribute's actual first name. Thanks!
Sponsors
1) Marvel Hoffman –District One (Boy)
I reckon the saying 'Look out for Number One' is pretty relevant to me. I'm a guy who's only got me in my interests. I don't give a damn about anyone else. You might think I'm horrible but remember: I'm being honest. And I just want you to know that my choice to sponsor someone isn't for their benefit. It's for mine. I've got a bet going on this. I need that money.
They've got an average line-up if you ask me. The strongest are the guys from Districts Two and Eleven. The smartest are the girls from Five, Eleven and Twelve. But I want more than plain strength – strong people tend to be thick – and I want more than just smarts: smart people are useless in a fight.
I think about a few tributes – the girl from Four, the boy from Twelve – but only one guy catches my eye. Marvel from District One. Kid's well-fed, got a decent score and looks smart enough. Guy's got a lot more going for him than some of these other losers. And he's from District One. Goes with my motto. Perfect.
I go over to the phone and dial the number.
"Yeah? I want to sponsor Marvel Hoffman."