Once inside the Justice Building, We are told to sit down on marble benches by the wall. "Good morning, tributes. My name is Aranea Merkx, and I will be your event planner and guide. You two must decide on which previous tributes you want as your mentor, as well as if you'll allow visitors or not. Since your mentors are still getting prepared, we'll bring in visitors." I've already decided that I didn't want to see my family, it'll only make me look weak if my family is sobbing over me, and it'll make me look terrifying if I decline what the capitol believes might be the last time I'll see my family. "I don't want any visitors. Keep them away." I state blandly. I could see Clove about to decline visitors as well, to look tough, but her resolve broke and she remained quiet. I smirk at this, I'm already making such an impression, I could just laugh out loud, but that'll ruin what I've been working for, so I just sit there with a face as hard as the stone I would be mining soon if I hadn't volunteered. Clove is escorted into a private room to meet with her guests, while I walk around looking for something to drink. I see at least 2 peacekeepers at every exit, and wonder why they have such tight security. I mean, I've never heard of tributes trying to escape or anything.
With no luck of finding water, I retreat back to the marble benches. Eventually Clove comes back out and sits next to me. She tries to make idle chit chat but I can't be bothered with any social life right now. I need to focus on the games, like I have for my whole life. I have never had any girls, but it's not lack of having them want me. Sometimes I feel like they're mosquitoes trying to drink my blood or something. Aranea comes back with 7 people lined up behind her. They're all wearing fancy clothes, as if they're in the chariot rides or something, and at that thought I do chuckle. Clove leans in and asks what's so funny, after quietly explaining it to her, we are both laughing silently.
We narrow it down to two people, Brutus and Enobaria, but in the end we decide on Enobaria, a woman with light blonde hair, plump lips, and gold fangs. I think she tore out someone's throat with her teeth during her games, but I can't remember.
Were escorted onto the train, and told to make ourselves feel at home. We'd be in the capitol in a couple of hours, because were so close, as opposed to District 12, which would likely take two or three days. Enobaria informs us of basic career knowledge; we should consider allying with districts 1 and 4, along with anyone who could be of use. Get a high score during the private sessions, stuff like that. She told us to take it easy on the train, then once we arrive at the capitol we'll elaborate more on a plan. I'm not really sure what she's planning on telling us, there isn't much of a game changing plan within the careers, kill everyone in the cornucopia, get loaded with items, find good positioning to camp, kill everyone else, win. The end.
Regardless, I take Enobaria's advice and go to my designated cart. The walls were a deep shade of maroon, with gold furniture strewn about the room. It's pretty amazing, even for people of district two. I take my time slowly walking around the room, taking in my surroundings. Maybe even noting some design tips, although I wouldn't admit it to myself. My sense of style is absolutely the best. I decide to lay down on the warm-looking bed, and before long, sleep engulfs me.