President Spear sits with his best friend and Head Gamemaker Alicia Jackson as they discuss the Quarter Quell.
"You want to send double the tributes into the arena?" Spear asks his trusted advisor.
"Yes. Two rebel lives for every Capitol life taken. It will certainly send a message." Alicia Jackson's voice lingers on the last word. A message. "The districts have been trying to send us a message for years through acts of rebellion. This will remind them what happened last time. This will suppress the rebellion." The word rebellion makes the hair on the back of Spear's neck stand up.
"And what if it doesn't? What if it just infuriates them more?" Alicia has been Head Gamemaker for five years, and a Gamemaker for double that time. This is Spear's second year of presidency, and things have never been more unsteady.
"It's better than simply sitting by and doing nothing." Alicia says coldly. President Spear sighs.
Double the tributes. Forty eight children fighting to the death, as opposed to twenty four.
"Trust me." Alicia takes President Spear's hand into her own. "It needs to be done."
Not another word was spoken about the matter.
I'm starting another SYOT! This one is another Quarter Quell, where there will be 48 tributes instead of 24. It's certainly going to be a challenge for me, but I'm excited to take it and I hope y'all are excited to read it! The link to the form (google form) will be on my profile. There will be no reservations, as it won't be first come first serve. I'll be accepting the most unique/interesting, fleshed out characters. The form will be open until at least the end of January, but I may extend it depending how many tributes I get. Feel free to PM me with any questions! I'm excited to meet the tributes y'all submit!
