To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Geneva Dehiscent, District Twelve Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Twelve
Dearest Maxima,
The Hunger Games are here again! Squeee! I can't wait! The Tributes are rather nice this year. With Moth's Victory last year, I didn't dare hope for a potential Victor this time. The girl, Gyra Kratzke, is what I expected: sunken face, shallow eyes, attitude like she's lost already. She's skinny, too, so it's not like she'll perform well without any motivation. The boy, Lou Aldava, on the other hand, is a much better option. He's 16, and he's already working in the mines. He has a bit of muscle on him, and he's one of the nicer looking Tributes I get out here (if you ignore his skin, it's red and splotchy- ew!). Sure, he was crying like the world was ending when he was Reaped, but I mean, so did Moth, and look where she is! Twelve may have another Victor soon!
Happy Hunger Games,
Geneva Dehiscent
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Aubergine Desiree, District Eleven Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Eleven
Rhoswen,
The girl is white. Like, stark white. Her hair is blond- like, white blond, and her skin is pale. Just make sure Elixevetta (she's the new interviewer, isn't she?) isn't too shocked by this. She's 15 years old and may have a fighting chance. She's less scrawny than our usual girls, and she's captivating. I know she'll make it to the Top Ten, but I wouldn't place money on too much further. Her name's Elsker Arganbright- totally a name of someone who is not Panem-native. The boy is the usual cannon fodder- 13 years old, skinny beyond belief, shy as can be. I won't exactly be surprised when Dart Cavendish dies in the Bloodbath.
Aubergine
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Mimi Trinket, District Ten Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Ten
Dear Ms. Rhoswen,
This should be a good year. Tazz Jantier, my boy, is strong. So strong, and handsome, too. He's also a complete darling. He held the door open for his pregnant sister, isn't that sweet? Yes, his sister is pregnant! Very pregnant. Oh, Tazz must be very determined to get back home, another Victor-like quality, don't you think? He will be a force to be reckoned with, I'm telling you. My girl, Kimmi Gilleran, on the other hand… Well, she's small. She's only 12, and she's skinny, and she's tall and clumsy, but she really is the sweetest thing ever. She has a gentle soul and jumps at the slightest sound. It breaks my heart to see her so scared. Please be kind to my Tributes. They really are dears.
With love,
Mimi
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Aviva Le Friconsua, District Nine Escort
Subject: This year's (TOTALLY AMAZINGLY AWESOMELY PERFECT!) Tributes, District Nine
Maxi,
Oh. Em. Gee. My Tributes? AMAZING. Like, so great. Sasha (that's a boy! I was so confused when I pulled out "Sasha Etien" from the boy's ball. It was, like, did I pull from the wrong bowl?) is strong and muscled and exotic-looking (Spanish, maybe?) and hawt! He's, like, gorgeous. His hair is curly and messy in that oh-so-perfect, I-woke-up-like-this way, and do you know what color his eyes are? Orange. And, like, a good orange, too. It's all gold-ish and warm, like a fire or something. And I don't even think he realizes how stunning he is! He's just, like, trying to make a plan for the Games. OMG, I can't even stand it! How can someone be that effortlessly amazing?! Oh, and the girl's good, too. She's pretty, she's lean, she's not freaking bony like all of those other girls we get. Her name's Colby Milillo, which is a pretty nice name. You know what's a better name, though? SASHA. *dreamy sigh*. DON'T YOU DARE KILL HIM, MAX!
Happy Hunger Games, Maxi! Love,
Vi
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Rubetta Stevens, District Eight Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Eight
Head Gamemaker Rhoswen,
To my greatest sorrows, I must inform you on the state of my Tributes. Their chances are poor, to say the least. The female, Addison Leavelle, is barely twelve years old. Her birthday was quite literally last month. She is positively puny, everywhere except her feet. It is honestly a miracle that she's not constantly stumbling over them. The male, Bentley Robert, is not much more promising. He's only thirteen, though he is normally proportioned. He happens to be a likable child, though. It shall sadden me when they die.
Rubetta Stevens, District Eight Escort
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Devina Devonne, District Seven Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Seven
Wowza!
The Tributes are good! Super good. The boy, Case Anway, is big. He's kind of weird looking (one of his eyes are brown and the other is blue), but not in a gross way. Kind of weird acting, too. He just sulks around and spouts off strategic nonsense whenever I try to start a conversation with him. I was like, "How does the Capitol compare to your District?" and he was like, "It doesn't matter what it's like if I'm not alive to see it… food out of the Cornucopia, unless it's bad positioning… kill anyone who comes near… useless Escort, why is she so stupid?... can see why last year the Sevens died early…" Hmm. He is a bit grouchy. No bother. He's 15 and strong. He could go all the way! My girl is really promising, too. Maple Soman, is her name. She's strong and pretty. I may even expect her to do better than Case! She certainly is friendlier. I hope this year's Arena is a forest! (wink, wink).
DD
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Igor Pleonasm, District Six Escort
Subject: This year's Bloodbaths Tributes, District Six
Oh, Maxima,
The Hunger Games are back in season! I would be excited, if I had a better District. Put in a good word for me? The Tributes this year are terrible, as usual. The boy's 14 and too altruistic for his own good. Boston Sozio, is his name. Try not to kill him too painfully. The girl's bad, too. What else is new? She's 17 and somewhat pretty, but she hates me passionately and is very likely to drive off sponsors. I know I wouldn't sponsor the girl. I loathe her. Her name's Shade DeBou, and she's a racecar driver. Her guy friend was really torn up about her leaving, and they seemed pretty close. Do you think maybe next year… ?
Your Igor
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Clarisse Centric, District Five Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Five
Hey Max,
I have one word for this year's Tributes: SPUNK. The boy's name is freaking Skitty Vaysman. Can you get a much spunkier name than that? The answer? Yes. Chrysanthemum Midcap? Are you kidding me? Skitty is cute in that awkward way. He's kind of stuck up, but for some reason it's kind of endearing. Weird, huh? And Chrys (thank the Capitol she has a nickname) will be a little sassy rage monster when Skitty says his insulting comments. She's got a choppy haircut with a pink streak in it. Spunk, I'm telling you. Too bad they're only 16 and 14, respectively.
This is gonna be a good year!
Clarisse
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Porcius Clemens, District Four Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Four
Head Gamemaker,
They're Volunteers this year. Career Tributes. The girl is pretty. She's eighteen and suntanned, with shockingly blue eyes. She's toned and muscular. She's very vocal, though. She's loud and obnoxious and, frankly, annoying. Her name, Malibu, is gorgeous and almost Capitol-esque, but she insists that we call her Mal. The boy was also a Volunteer, just slightly less into it. He didn't seem upset to be going into the Games, thank the Capitol, but he wasn't overly enthusiastic, either. His name is Camden. He's quiet and strategic and a lot of things Mal isn't. He's pretty, too, but I don't know how I feel about him. At least he doesn't make us call him Cam.
Porky
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Duilio Blunt, District Three Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District Three
Heeeeeey, Maxiiiiii ;)
I'm sure you're as stunning as ever, gorgeous, but unfortunately the same can't be said for these Tributes. The girl, Daisy Forbess, is cute and blonde and all, but she's also scrawny and 13 and has absolutely no hope. The boy, Ero Burde, is rather similar. Sweet guy, gonna die. He's 15, but underfed and wears glasses. Terrible posture, too, my gosh. What do they teach in those District slums? Maybe sometime we can chill, you know, and talk about Tributes or something. ;);)
3333,
Dewey
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Sabina Blocker, District Two Escort
Subject: This year's Volunteers, District Two
They're great. What else can I say? Damon is brutal and evil and completely lacks any moral integrity. He is going to be a showstopper. Kona's going to beat him out for the title of Victor, though. She's crafty and smart, but also lithe and strong. And she's gorgeous. Her hair is sooooo long. I want it. She seems to be fawned on by everyone! I change my mind. I don't want her hair. I literally want to be her. After all, who wouldn't want to be the most recent Victor?
Lots of love,
Sabina
To: Maxima Rhoswen, Head Gamemaker
From: Tabitha Salyzz, District One Escort
Subject: This year's Tributes, District One
Dear Maxima,
Hey, girl! Since you've been in office there haven't been any Victors from One. We've fallen repeatedly to the Arena, leaving incapable Victors. Sycamore, the Seven girl from your first year? Oh, she's a klutz and a moron. The boy the next year? How could you let Seven win twice in a row, especially with that softie? After that was Danther from Two, who was almost a relief, but then what? That showpony from Ten, and then the District Twelve scum. This year had better make up for it. How? By leading one of my perfect Tributes to Victory. There's Jezebel. She's a Volunteer, of course. She's gorgeous, as usual, and she has skills. She can use a spear like nobody's business, let me tell you. There's also Valor. He Volunteered, of course. He's good looking, not necessarily in a traditionally One way, but attractive all the same. He's skilled with a variety of weapons, though he favors a sword. He is also familiar with jungle plants, a surprising skill for a Career. So, what do I expect after five previous disappointments that you dare call Hunger Games? A jungle Arena with nothing in the Cornucopia but spears. And if not… well, I have my connections, dearest Maxi.
I'm counting on you,
Tabitha