Stylists (Flux's PoV)

If the capitol people look so freaky, then why are in charge of our outfits, I wondered as my stylist Maybellina entered. She had really long curly purple hair and she was just finishing a conversation with a member of the prep team. "…No the scissors are in the third drawer and the needles are in the-"

Exactly where the needles were, I'd never find out because she stopped mid sentence as soon as she saw me. She paused and examined me for a moment then proclaimed, "You're not going to be wearing a shirt."

"Huh," I asked.

"As your stylist, it's my job to help you look good and make an impression so people will sponsor you and want you to win," Maybellina explained.

"And that requires no shirt," I said confused.

She rolled her eyes and replied, "If I can work the sexy appeal just right, all the capitol girls will be saving their pennies just to send you stuff."

"Cool," I said impressed. I did have one question though. "Wait, doesn't our chariot costume have to coordinate with our district. How are you going to incorporate fishing with me shirtless?"

"I think I have an idea."

Stylists (Chrissy's PoV)

I had been really curious about meeting the new stylists since the ones from last year just got bumped up to a "better" district. Earlier today, we both met Basil's stylist, Garner, who, much to Basil's unhappiness, decided, "you're gonna be a tree!"

Now I was waiting in the styling lab waiting to meet my stylist. I heard the click of an open door, and there she was.

"Hi, I'm Flora, your head stylist," she smiled, her pearly white teeth as bright as her fluorescent pink hair. "And you must be Chrysanthemum."

"You can call me Chrissy," I told her.

"Alright then Chrissy, and let me tell you. You are one beautiful girl," she crooned.

"Thanks," I replied.

"It won't be hard to make something you'll look good in," she added. "Speaking of that, I wanna show you the sketch of the idea I had."

After learning what Basil was going to have to wear, I was a little nervous about this, but I was in for a pleasant surprise.

"I thought since your district is agriculture and plants, I should incorporate the prettiest plants: flowers," she explained.

The picture showed a white full-length white strapless dress and the skirt part was entirely covered with flower petals.

"It's gorgeous," I said in amazement.

She clapped cheerfully. "I'm so glad you like it. I'm going to work on the finishing touches and then you'll be ready for the parade."