The fabric of my black suit clings to my skin as I make my way onto the stage, Carter making her way back from the stage. Nerves overtake my body as I make my way to the chair and sit down. I sink into the chair and nervously take the microphone.
"Hello?" My voice rings loud and I recoil as though the object in my hand might explode.
"Hi" says Caesar in his excited way. "How are you."
"Good, how are you Caesar" I ask.
"I'm living in the Capitol, never felt better." he replies, chuckling at his own joke, "so Jonah, an 11 in training, you must have impressed the gamemakers."
"Yeah I must've."
"Any details?"
"Sorry my lips are sealed, I don't want my competitors knowing my strengths."
"Very then, how about your fellow tribute, Carter, hmm?"
"What do you mean?"
"Is she a friend? Or something more?"
"She's the best friend I've had for along time. When we were younger, we would explore the woods, with another friend, but one time we got caught. We didn't know it was illegal, but we never saw her again. I often stay awake at night, wondering what happened to her, but Carter and I stayed the best of friends."
"What was her name?"
"U-um" I stutter not knowing whether to spread it or not. "We called her Jaydah, but when she was taken away her name probably changed."
"Who was she to you?"
"My friend... and my sister."