Sorry it has been so long. After this week, things should pick up again
Chapter 5: The Interviews
I sat on the couch next Selena, anxiously awaiting the scores. The show the scores in order by district, so 1 was first. I didn't really pay attention to their scores because I was to busy worrying about myself. What if I get a bad score and no one sponsors me? Zane was first and he got an 8.
"District 2's female, Camellia Lark," The announcer began, "with a score of 6."
A six? Much better than I expected. I guess my snares got me a good score. I might have a small chance in these games. But just a small one. The boy from four that I watched make a fire got a six. Both tributes from 7 got 10. I've known from day one that they would likely win, but that just confirmed it. Amber got an 8. I thought back to the training center to see if I could figure out what skill she could have used in her session. Nothing really came to mind, she was bad at pretty much everything we did. I didn't pay much attention to everyone else, but I think they averaged a five.
"Those scores are pretty good. I might be able to get some sponsors for you guys," Herk told us after they finished announcing the scores, "Tomorrow will interviews, so Amelia and I will be coaching you both for them. Go get some rest. It will be a long day tomorrow." I went back to my room and took a quick shower before going to bed. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.
After breakfast I went with Amelia for coaching. She is teaching me how to have proper edict during the interview. First, she taught me how speak clearly and to keep my head high during the interview. After that she showed my how to properly walk in heels. Although I've never worn heels before, I didn't have too much difficulty walking in them. Then she showed me how to properly sit and other stuff that I really didn't care about. Once I was finished with Amelia, I had some lunch and went to train with Herk. He worked with me one my approach for the interviews. He said that this was important because if the Capitol audience likes me, I could get more sponsors. We tried different styles, but the best one was sweet with some shyness. Then he drilled me on questions that they may ask me. The questions weren't too difficult, so hopefully my interview will go smoothly.
My prep team put my hair into a simple braid and then they pulled the braid into a bun. After they did my hair, the added a small amount of make up and trimmed my nails. Once the prep team was finished with me, I went to Selena to get my dress. The dress is very simple. It's sleeveless and comes down slightly past my knees. It is white and has a black bow on the side.
The interviews go in order by District, starting with the ladies. I nervously waited for my interview. This is the first time that people will get to see what I am like. Once my name was called, I walked up and took my seat, trying to remember everything that Amelia told me to do. The interviews are hosted by one of the Capitol citizens. I think his name is Julius Flickerman
"Welcome Cammie. How are you enjoying the Capitol?" he asked me
"It's fine. Quite different from home." I said
"Why don't you tell us about your family? Any siblings?"
"I have a sister who is 8 and a brother who... died in the war along with my father." I said as I looked down, trying not to cry. I looked back up towards the audience and they all had looks of sympathy on their faces.
"Let's talk about your training score. A six is pretty impressive. What did you do to get that score?" He asked
"Wait until the games start, then you'll see what I did." I replied, trying to sound confident, but I likely sounded uncertain about myself. Winning over the crowd is going to be harder than I thought. He went to go say something else, but then the buzzer went off and it was time for the next interview. I didn't really pay attention to anyone else's, but from what I saw, it looked like Amber did a good job. After the interviews, I headed straight to bed. I wanted to get as much sleep as I could.
I stood on the metal platform and it began to rise up. My heart started beating faster and faster. The sun blinded me as the platform rose up into the arena. I looked around at the other tributes, and we were all dressed the same with minor color differences. We all had a simple short-sleeved shirt, cargo pants, and hiking boots. The platforms were aligned in a simi-circle around the Cornucopia. The silver horn was filled to the top with supplies. I scanned over it, seeing what I might be able to grab, but most of it was in the horn. Hopefully I can get something before someone tries to kill me.
Not far from where I am, is a mountain which looks to be in the center of the arena. The mountain and the Cornucopia are surrounded by a felid of grass. Once you get closer to the edge, the ground starts to slope down and surrounding the arena is a forest.
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My heart began to beat faster. I still have no idea what I going to do.
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