Obligatory story-part so my update actually gets posted:
"I never knew so many people were interested in us," says Glimmer, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear as she reads the messages. "They ask some good questions."
"Some personal questions," Clove says under her breath.
Cato shrugs. "Well, it seems to be going well, anyway. Let's see what the next ones say."
Marvel opens the mailbox, and they all peer inside.
Guest: OMG IM SO GLAD YOU UPDATED *girly squeal* Ok... that was unlike me...
Anyways, I have one more question for Clove: Do you have a favorite knife? And one for Glimmer: Is there a weapon that you're good at?
I did, yes. It was the first knife I ever received, a gift from my mother. It got super worn out from all the training, and it didn't have the best accuracy, but it meant a lot to me and I loved it regardless.
-Clove
I'm good at a a handful! I'm not the best at throwing knives, at least not like Clove is, but I can spar with them really well. As a general statement, I'm much better at close-quarter weapons! There is a reason my training score was an 8.
-Glimmer
Guest: Question for clove
Do you like the song fighter
There are a lot of songs by that name! Some of them I like more than others.
-Clove
Anna Banana: More questions:
1. For you all- have any of you guys made friends in Precinct 74?
2. For you all- What types of things have you been introduced to from the dark days?
3. For you all- Do you guys still hate Katniss and Peeta?
The term "friends" is kind of a loose one. I think a lot of people are still afraid of us, as well as angry. We try to get along with everybody, but it's still pretty tense. For me personally, I dislike Katniss more than I do Peeta. It just seems like she got everything she wanted without even working for it as hard as the rest of us.
-Clove
Everything! We have all sorts of records about old music, television shows, movies, books, technology. It's super interesting! Also, I don't hate Katniss and Peeta at all anymore. I think they were kind of cute together, and whatever they're up to now isn't any of my business, anyway.
-Glimmer
I've actually made pretty good friends with the tributes who aren't as afraid of us, so mostly the older ones. The girl from 5 is actually really nice, just kind of quiet. A little weird too, but whatever.
-Marvel
I still don't like Katniss and Peeta, probably never will. Like Clove said, they got everything that we were robbed of. Then again, like I said earlier, I don't think I would have known what to do with myself if I had been the one to win, so it's probably for the best that they did. Let them deal with all of the Capitol crap.
-Cato
guest: Don't lie cato you know you love Clove xD
That isn't even a question.
-Cato
He always avoids, but never denies.
-Marvel
Marvel, I will literally end you.
-Cato
Guest: Question for all of them
What do you think of ships like catoniss clato glato glarvel clarvel and clovniss (some of these dont even make sense in my opinion)
I'm getting a headache just reading all of those.
-Marvel
Catoniss, no way. Clato, perfect. Glato, weird. Glarvel, unlikely. Clarvel, friends only. Clovniss, also no way.
-Glimmer
Oh, I totally think Katniss and Cato would be cute together.
-Clove
She's kidding. I think. I hope.
-Cato
Smiley: Great job! So glad you like Ginny, Clove!
More questions!
Marvel- Do you ever hate your name? It is very unique, but I could see you having doubts.
Glimmer- Did you have any friends back in 1?
Cato- What is your favorite word?
Clove- How do you deal with people calling you weak because your a girl (by the way you we so cool I want to be your best friend)
I think my name's pretty common, at least in District 1. Also, I found out that Marvel was also a company before the Dark Days. They created these picture books called comics, and characters called superheroes. So cool!
-Marvel
I had a lot of friends back in District 1! My best friends were two girls named Blaze and Ruby—I miss them a lot.
-Glimmer
My favorite word? Do people even have those?
-Cato
A well-aimed punch to the face.
p.s. Thank you! Let's be friends.
-Clove
MissClato: Ahh I love you guys!
Question for Marvel: Has thresh tried to beat you up?
Question for Glimmer: Do you hate it when people just see you as a "pretty face"?
Question for Clove: What was your life like in district 2?
Question for Cato: Are you actually a womanizer?
Well he hasn't tried it yet, but I'm honestly just waiting for the inevitable. Like, if looks could kill, I'd be dead all over again. Send help.
-Marvel
Kind of, yeah. I like to think I'm a confident person, but I'm good at other things besides looking pretty, you know? Also, love you too!
-Glimmer
It was interesting, I guess. Only child, grew up by the quarries. Mom got sick and died because we couldn't afford the healthcare. My dad wanted me in the Games so that we could have a better life. He always wanted a son. He was nice enough to me, I guess, but he definitely had his issues. I spent most of my time training, because I didn't really like being at home.
-Clove
Not really. Like Clove, I spent most of my time focusing on my training and didn't have time for anything like that. Most of the girls back home didn't really catch my eye, anyway.
-Cato
Guest: Cato and Clove - if you guys could do the feast all over again, what would you do differently?
I wouldn't have let Clove go in by herself. I went against my better judgment when I did. If she still ended up going alone, I would have just hidden somewhere closer to the Cornucopia.
-Cato
I wouldn't have focused so much on giving the audience a "show." Just a quick stab or slash, and that would be the end of it.
-Clove
Guest: Hello! questions for Glimmer and Cato!
Glimmer, do you think Marvel is cute?
Cato, what do you miss most about district two?
Aw, yes, Marvel is the cutest!
-Glimmer
I don't really know. I could say my family, because they're not bad, but I think training had to have been my favorite thing about home. I got to see the people I like every day, and it was nice to have an organized routine and a solid workout schedule. I'm just one of those people who likes a lot of order, for the most part. But yeah, I'd definitely say I miss training the most. Family's a close second.
-Cato
MaddieTheAwesomeUnicorn17: Can you guys visit the other Precincts?
Marvel, I feel like if you try to apologize to Rue, Thresh will stop being so mean.
Glimmer, Do you have a favorite Harry Potter book?
Clove, what is your favorite song?
The careers (including the two from four)
What was the academy like?
No, we can't leave. We don't know where the exits are, or if there even are any. Kind of terrifying, if you think about it. Anyway, I can't pick a favorite song. I haven't really found a specific genre that I like more than others. Any suggestions?
-Clove
Believe me, I know! But how do you apologize to someone for killing them? "Oh, hey, sorry I killed you. I was totally joking! Friends?"
-Marvel
Marvel's just scared. He'll come around. But I actually haven't read Harry Potter—Clove's been trying to get me to read the series for a while now. I'll have to take her up on it! Regarding the Academy, I think it's different for each district. In 1, we're supposed to be trained in all areas of weaponry. It's good in a sense, but it doesn't really give us the chance to hone our skills with a single weapon, you know?
-Glimmer
In 2, we specialize in one to two weapons so that we can get as close to perfect as possible, before it's time to volunteer. We go through pretty intense exercises as well—lots of running, lifting, the works. We don't know a lot about training in District 4, but from what it sounds like, they're a bit more laidback than 1 and 2.
-Cato
Guest: I'm so so happy to talk to y'all guys in the afterlife!
Cato and Clove - What do you think of each other as your District counterparts? And I know you said you guys aren't together, but do you know that so many people who like you dub you two as the 'REAL STAR-CROSSED LOVERS OF DISTRICT 2'? What can you say to that?
Glimmer - Did you honestly like Cato?
Marvel - Did you feel even slightly jealous that Glimmer paid attention to another Districts male tribute rather than you?
I think Clove's amazing. She was really the only one back home who could match me, so she was definitely a good partner to have. We're different, but also similar in a way. No comment on the star-crossed lovers thing. It's... complicated?
-Cato
Cato was great. We actually didn't get along when we first met, but I think as we got older and more skilled, we learned to respect and trust each other mutually. A lot of people seem to want us to be together, which is kind of... interesting?
-Clove
As an ally, of course I liked him. My mentor wanted me to be a bit flirtatious with Cato because of his leadership position and because of the angle District 12 was using, but he definitely seemed much more interested in... well, somebody else. Practically oblivious to everything I was doing. But the simple answer is no, not in a romantic way.
-Glimmer
Not at all. Again, Glimmer and I didn't know each other super well before the Games, so I wasn't very attached to her in any way. Plus, I knew it was strategic to begin with, and Cato didn't even seem to be falling for it. Also, happy to talk to you, too!
-Marvel
Guest: To everyone: did you have any regrets during the games or right before dying? I meant regarding the kind of life you guys lived, being forced to be part of the Capitol's games and all that. Do you wish things were different?
Also what's one good thing that ever happened to you in the Games?
I regret falling for the Capitol's illusions, for sure. Growing up in District 1, we were closest to the Capitol both physically and figuratively, so we always grew up believing in it. I wish I had been nicer to my little sister, too. She could be a real brat sometimes, but I still loved her with all of my heart. A good thing that happened to me during the Games... well, I got to meet Cato and Clove, and got closer with Marvel!
-Glimmer
Same as Glimmer. My parents were always big Capitol loyalists, so I literally saw nothing wrong with the Games until I was taken out by Katniss. The first thing I actually felt when I woke up in Precinct 74 was guilt, which I guess is what I would have felt if I had lived any longer. I killed a 12-year-old, and countless other children, for what? Nothing, really. Anyway, a good thing that happened to me was probably that awakening. Now that I've seen how awful the Capitol is, I feel like a new person.
-Marvel
I regret lots of things. I've never been an expressive person, not great with words, so I had a lot of things I wanted to say, but never got the chance to. That hurt a lot, the regret and the what-could-have-been factor. I think a good thing that happened to me would have to be the rule change. At that point, I respected Clove so much that I had started to wonder if I'd actually be able to kill her. That could have been bad for both of our reputations, so that announcement was kind of a breath of fresh air.
-Cato
I don't honestly have many regrets. In my eyes, the past is in the past and all we can focus on is moving forward. I did some things I'm not proud of, but I can take them as a learning experience, you know? Who I was is not who I am, and all that. A good thing that happened to me in the Games was a sponsorship I received from my father. It was the knife my mother gave me. I never ended up using it in the Games, but being able to keep it in my jacket gave me some extra strength.
-Clove
Guest: 1: Marvel's spear, Glimmer's bow and arrows, Clove's knives, and Cato's sword : who do you think will win if it's between you four?
2: Does any of you have any special person in your life?
Not me. We already know I'm a lousy shot. Also, nope! Nobody for me right now, and that's okay :)
-Glimmer
Probably Clove. She's just so tiny, flies right under the radar, you know? And personally, I don't think Cato would be able to kill her. Also, nobody special for me, either. There are some beauties around the precinct though, so I just may try my luck.
-Marvel
Probably Cato or myself. It's not a knock on Glimmer or Marvel, it's just that we already survived the longest, and had more rigorous training in general. I guess there's nobody special in my life at the moment. Why do you ask? Did someone say something? Whatever it was, you probably shouldn't believe it.
-Clove
Clove, definitely. For the winning thing, I mean. Obviously. But yeah, she's lethal, especially under pressure. As of right now I don't have anybody special in my life. Not really.
-Cato
Guest: For all of them: what is your favorite color?
Blue, for sure.
-Marvel
Yellow and pink!
-Glimmer
Maroon.
-Clove
Dark green, but red's cool too.
-Cato
Dang you guys, up to 21 questions! This is going better than I ever could have imagined, and I'm so happy about it! Who else thinks Cato and Clove need to figure things out?
Anyway, I was thinking—I might do a little snippet every few chapters, just like a day in the life of a Career in Precinct 74. It could also provide material to base questions off of, which would definitely be helpful to everyone. So yeah, be on the lookout for something of that potential.
Keep on asking questions, people, we love to hear from you!