"This is their last chance to beg for mercy"

Eleanor Prada

"The first young Lady of the evening and Eleanor, may I say the other tributes will have quite a hard time trying to outshine you in appearance?"

"Hello Ceasar. Thank you, you see my appearance is helpful I know, but I'd say they'll have an even harder time to outdo me in skills."

"Oho, so tell us then. What have you got?"

"Let's see...the bow and arrow is my very best weapon, but I'm great with close combat knives as well and then there's the general physical skills – you can bet on me being the first into the cornucopia!"

"Which would give you free choice. Clever girl!"

"I'm used to having free choice, but I won't be picky when it comes to killing the other tributes. None of them are more than dead meat to me."

"Uf, then I wouldn't want to be in their skin."

Gnaeus Isselhardt

"District one, Gnaeus. Your partner has already made a fierce entrance, do you think you can match that?"

"Haha, I could never compare to an impressive Lady like her, but we get along so well that I imagine we'll be a great team in the arena. Honestly, though, I'm very different from Eleanor."

"Good, good. You're your own man, I like that. What makes you so unique?"

"My confidence, for sure. I believe it is important to bring a ton of positive energy to a task and that's what I intend to do in the arena as well."

"So you are saying to have more of a light-hearted approach to the Games, if I understood that correctly. How does that translate into your fighting style?"

"You better believe I can fight, but I wouldn't be half as sexy if I were to make a grim face all day, wouldn't I?

"You're right, you're right. That grin is to die for, isn't it folks?"

Jade Dove

"So Jade...I'm a bit scared to ask you this, but we were all a bit shocked when we saw your training score. Would you please tell us what happened there?"

"You know how sometimes you have to be brave in life, Ceasar? I chose to be brave there and try something different. Take a risk. It backfired this time, but I can promise you that won't happen again. These Games are going to be a true challenge for me, since they haven't been going at all how I imagined them."

"Oh, so what if different then you expected?"

"First of all, I'm not allied with the other careers. They didn't value my opinion and my skills, so I found a better option, one I didn't expect.

"Tell us more..."

"It's better if it's a surprise. But just so you know – we will take our revenge and it will be sweet."

Amran Hibiscu

"So Amran, since Jade just told us that she isn't with the usual group, that makes you guys have the upper hand there, right?"

"No. I'm not with them either."

"Oh? District two going rogue this year, you hear that, folks? Why not?"

"I don't belong there, I don't trust them. They always break apart and I will watch from far away."

"That sounds interesting...and what do you plan to do in the meantime?"

"I have an alliance. We will hunt the other tributes, and we will show them that we also belong in the Games."

Leela Garmin

"Good evening, Leela. I hope you are feeling well today?"

"Yes, thank you. Do I not look well?"

"Oh, you look stunning! It's just that I can't quite tell because of your bionic eyes - we all want to know, how did you get them?"

"I hope you can excuse me...but that is a really private question. Maybe I can tell you another time, once I know you better?"

"Of course! Of course! Where are my manners? Let's talk about the arena, then, shall we? Do you have a plan? What can we expect?"

"Yes, Connor and I have several plans, one of which should work, no matter what the arena is. We want to get to know our surroundings, find useful places, and once we do that, we will specify our further actions depending on what we have at hand. It's not use planning ahead for something so unpredictable."

"I see – that is a clever approach indeed!"

Nike Queerin

"So Nike, let me open with a compliment. I really like your hair!"

"Thank you! I found many other tributes didn't like it...so I'm glad you do."

"Ah, don't thank me for that. Since we were all a bit concerned about your well-being, tell us, have you recovered from your reaping?"

"Hm...yes. Yes I have. I didn't think that was possible, and I thought I was sure going to die. I'm afraid to die, you know? But ever since I saw the opportunities you provide here to prepare ourselves for the Games, I'm determined to come back."

"Everyone is afraid to die, I'd say and it's very brave of you to admit it. What makes you so determined?"

"My family at home, I think they miss me and I miss them too. And my cat, Flower. If I come back, I want to make more friends as well."

"Those a quite a lot of reasons – good luck then, Nike!"

Talise Belle

"Talise, welcome to the Capitol! And dear, am I glad that we can host you here, since from your reaping I remember you almost didn't volunteer, right?"

"Thank you Ceasar. Yes, it was a spontaneous decisions for me and maybe I do my reputation a little harm here, but honestly, I was waiting for someone else to take the spot. I thought, there has to be a better skilled girl who wants it."

"Now don't you apologise for being humble, dear. Are you glad that you decided to come here afterall?"

"Yes, I think so. This is a lovely place, and even though it's not home, I feel like it could become my second home."

"Ah, we would love that, wouldn't we, folks?"

Tanzan Oshane

"Out of the beautiful District 4 as well, here comes Tanzan! I love that grin on you face – let me guess, it's because of the ten you achieved in training!"

"That's part of it, yeah. And I just imagined being back here for my victory interview."

"Haha, thinking ahead, I like it! Maybe we'll see you again fast than we expect."

"You want me to set a deadline? How about in six days?"

"Ah, I can't believe that. Six is super ambitious!"

"Well, I won't go over a week – I'd die from homesickness then. Actually, let's say five days! "

"What? Alright."

"Do you have a watch or something, you you can set a countdown?"

"I did have one, but I must have mislaid it sometime before the show started, haha!"

"Well, I hope you have a grandma as great as mine. She would always find my stuff."

"Sadly, not anymore, but would you lend me yours?"

"Only until I'm back here!"

Kitana Olivier

"Welcome, welcome, Kitana. You've got quite a firm handshake for that lighte of a person. I like it!"

"Thank you, Ceasar."

"But still – are you eating enough? Surely there must be some food you like here, right?"

"I just am that way. But I promise you, I eat enough and there is way more food than I could ever fit in my stomach."

"That's reassuring to hear. May I ask about your scar above your eyebrow? I think it makes you look badass."

"Hihi, if you think so. In truth it's not badass at all – I just fell down the stairs and hit my head on the wall."

"Ouch."

Connor Du'Plessis

"Connor, a handsome young man like you must surely be popular with the girls."

"No, not that much. I prefer to have some quiet, and I don't know how to talk to a girl. As in, flirting with a girl."

"Oh, well then we must teach you, if you make it out as a victor, haha!"

"Um, thanks? But I think I actually have a chance, since I can fight. I'm going to try with all my efforts."

"We hope you do. And what weapon do you fight with?"

"A sword. I know it's common, but they always fascinated me. Back home I worked at the blacksmiths', so at least I held one in my hands before I came here."

"That definetly is an advantage and I hope we get to see some good fights from you!"

Halexa Caraudi

"One of our youngest is next, so please welcome her with a big applause. Halexa!"

"My name is Halexa Caraudi, I'm the District 6 female tribute and I'm going to give you a presentation about pancakes today. I'm by no means a expert, but have tasted them here as well as at home, so I hope the information I can give you is satisfactionary. A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter, that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies."

"Um... so I take that pancakes are your favourite food, am I right?"

"No. Pancakes used to be eaten all over the world, even before Panem. But in Panem, everyone eats them as well. Some tributes like it with syrup and others without, some are rich enough to afford raisins. Tributes have said they wouldn't share their pancakes, so if the Gamemakers were to decide that pancakes are the only food available in the arena, that could result in bloody fights over who gets to eat all the pancakes. Those could potentially destroy any alliances."

Owen Yearling

"I'm sorry Owen, but I need to ask this – is my stomach rumbling?"

"No, why?"

"Because your little partner just made me hungry for pancakes, haha! I hope you tried some, they are delicious. And because she had so much to say, I didn't get the opportunity to ask her about her volunteering, so I don't want to make that mistake with you again."

"It's a family thing and if I were superstitious, I'd believe it to be a curse."

"Oh, a curse?"

"Yeah – they were my adopted family, truth be told, but Iven took in Ash, Oliver and Rose like his own children. I never got to know them really, but their stories and how they died in the Games made me want to do better."

"So you took fate into your own hands and volunteered?"

"Yes, I did. Better go on my own terms than being reaped and unprepared. Now I feel like the memory of them can get me through this."

"I sure hope so!"

Luna Hayden

"Moving on to District seven and the wonderful Luna! Tell us, dear, what have you practised in these last couple of days?"

"Huh? A bit of everything...Do you expect me to remember that all?"

"No, of course not. How about you tell us about your favourite weapon?"

"Sure. It's an axe..."

"And?"

"And it's not like the one at home, I guess. It had a wooden handle and this here had one out of metal. But maybe that's a good thing..."

"Ah, and does the different handle make a difference in fighting?"

"No. It just feels different. Makes my hands cold."

Wolf Axehandler

"Wolf, I bet not many people here know, but you grandmother was a victor – does that make you more confident?"

"Why would it?"

"Well, you know what it takes, you probably heard stories from her, right?"

"Yes. She told me some things, but she never imagined I would go into the Games myself, I think."

"Do tell, please – what were those things she told you?"

"First of all, she told me that usually it's best if you keep your secrets."

"Haha, I understand completely. Does you family know these secrets at least? They must be very proud that you are going to carry on your grandmother's legacy."

"They know, but I'm not fighting for all of them. Only for one."

Blairoxx Alvena

"So Blairoxx, what an interesting name! Did I pronounce it right?"

"Oh, it was very good Ceasar. You ahm, my friends call me just Roxx."

"Would you consider me your friend, then? I hope so, I hope so."

"Of course. You've been nice to me and that's what I really need right now...the Games scare me a lot."

"Do you want to hold my hand? For encouragement."

"Thank you! You know, maybe you've heard of it, but at home I lived in a quater called the little Capitol, so I got to know some of the lovely people here when they visited – they were always so helpful then and I really hope they can help me again this time. That would mean so much to me!"

"Oh, I'm sure of that!"

"That's a big relief. I mean, I'd feel so much better now that I know I won't be alone in the arena and there are people who have my back should I need anything."

Poplin Ombre

"Poplin, welcome! How do you feel, are you ready for your interview?"

"The talking? Sure thing! But I have to admit, I feel a little stiff in this suit."

"Well, if all these pretty girls were in my age, I'd feel that...oh. Oh, but no, you didn't mean it like that. Haha!"

"Prfff! ... Ceasar? If you're funnier than I am, this is not gonna work. See, my motto was gonna be that I'm very funny and you're ruining it right now."

"No, I'm so sorry, Poplin. I'll be more serious then...let's see."

"Of course, if you were willing to swap places, you could keep that up and I'd have a great time listening to you as well. Would that not be interesting?"

"A swap? Here, I'll just hand you the microphone."

"Thanks. So Ceasar, are you prepared to go into the Hunger Games?"

"Whaaa? Oh, no, no. I see what you did there! You're caught!"

"Pity – it almost worked out."

Marigold Rye

"Marigold, what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. How are you liking the Capitol so far?"

"Um, thank you. I...I think its really big."

"Big indeed. I gurantee you, even I find out new things about the Capitol everyday and I've lived here for all my life! Haha! The arena will be smaller, I promise."

"I guess so. But I don't know if I want it to be small – it would make the others be able to find me easier."

"True, true. So you plan on a defensive strategy, yes?"

"You could say so, but not completely. I know I have to do something if I want a chance to win."

"Im sure you'll have just the right idea in just the right moment."

Miles Gader

"Welcome, Miles! I have to say, your hair is quite interesting. I haven't seen anything like it before, but should you win, I could see it becoming a fashion trend here, haha!"

"Thank you, Ceasar. It's called afry style, and it's kind of an historic remnant. I styled it myself."

"I'm impressed! It's always great to value what the past can still give us."

"It is. But also the future, so I'm dedicated to that as well. My parents don't know, so they are going to find out just now as well, but I've been running a kind of save haven in my room, for kids who have trouble at home and need to escape, so they can have a future."

"Wow, that is some serious good work you are doing! And should you win, would you continue to help these kids?"

"One hundred percent! I hope that as a victor, I have even more resources and possibilities."

"So it would seem. Well then, good luck with your plans!"

Mira Gesby

"Good evening Mira. The youngest volunteer we had in a while and dare I say, that is some bravery you showed at the reaping."

"Thanks. Also, can you call me Mira the mage, please?"

"Oh? What are you going to conjure for us?"

"Hihi...some things I probably shouldn't have. A half-eaten breadroll from the train – Our mentor said I shouldn't eat more, but I really wanted to, so I stole it. He was right, tough."

"That is quite surprising, indeed. I hope you got accostumed to the food?"

"Sure I did. I'm adaptable. And I think this one belongs to you."

"Oh dear! I had looked for my watch everywhere. I'm impressed! I looked for it everywhere, but wouldn't have guessed it was stolen..."

"Well, despite not stealing any cleaning utensils – which were available in your room, just for anyone who is interested – I made quite the clean getaway.

"Hahahahaha! But in all seriousness. Would you be so nice and give it back to me?"

"What are you going to give me in return?"

Meat Lucher

"And our next tribute is District tens Meat Lucher! Ooof, your the fourth in a row whose name starts with an M...I feel dizzy from that."

"What? How's that going to help me get Sponsors?"

"Excuse me?"

"You should set me up for an interesting story so I can get Sponsors out of this. That's how it works."

"Hahahaha! Well, you seem to be the straight-to-business kind of guy then. Why don't you tell your potential Sponsors about what you've been up to in training?"

"You know, I didn't really needed to train with a weapon anymore, because I know how to use it from home, being the son of the best butcher there. But I don't really need a weapon to kill."

"Uh...ahm...that's impressive. And do you have a plan for the arena yet?"

"Of course, it's simple. Kill everyone. And I'm going to do it alone, since everybody seems too stupid to be my ally."

Haru Ryuji

"Now, I've been waiting for you the whole evening, Haru! You need to reveal what you did to achieve that amazing score of eight in your private session! I was so surprised when I saw that!"

"You really have? Well, I think out of all people, I was the one who was most surprised. I never thought a skill like this would give me so many points – so I want to thank the Gamemakers for giving me hope."

"Oh, isn't that sweet, folks?"

"Will you be mad if I don't reveal it? I'd really love you tell you, but the other tributes are listening as well, and if they know all my skills I will lose the only advantage I have over them."

"Ah...true, true. We can surely wait paitently and I'm certain you'll show us once the Games have started."

"Thank you and I will! I hope that if I just run, I can survive the bloodbath and get enough time to try my best."

"And we wish you the best of luck with that!"

Galvan Moss

"Welcome, Galvan. Your little District partner was quite reluctant with her answers, so I hope you are willing to talk a bit more openly. For example, are you two getting along well?"

"No, we aren't. It's her fault, she has her preconceptions, but I won't let them deflect me from the main goal."

"Which is to win the Games, of course."

"Yes. I'll have to give her that, she's clever not to tell about her skills, and I won't do so either."

"So can you at least tell us about your tactics? Will you go offensive or defensive?"

"My tactic is to not be boring. I know how to work through hardships and I know you find it entertaining when a tribute does, so I guarantee I won't dissappoint."

"Haha, that is all we can wish for! Thank you, Galvan."

Wisteria Lockwind

"Wisteria, a gorgeous young lady! I hope you are prepared?"

"Thank you, Ceasar, and yes, I am. I can't believe that I finally get to wear such a beautiful dress – that's a dream of mine fulfilled right here."

"Oh, I can totally see that. So you like it in the Capitol?"

"More than I'm willing to admit to myself, honestly. It's a great city and I can't get enough of looking down at the streets, where everyone is such a unique person."

"Did you hear that, folks? I think Wisteria deserves our gratitude for that compliment. What about the Games? Are you prepared for them as well?"

"I hope so. I took some time adjusting, but I am lucky enough to be fit and healthy, and I have a strong alliance as well."

"That sounds promising!"

Austin Terrine

"Austin, there are so many questions I want to ask, but I doubt we have time for all of them. Your scars, your private session score, your reaping..."

"Ähm, I'll just pick one, is that alright?"

"Yes, yes. That would help me out quite a bit!"

"Okay, so the private sessions. I really chose a skill which I taught myself at home, and I showed only this one thing, so I wa really surprised the Gamemakers were that impressed. But it gives me hope and now I believe I can get back home. There's family waiting for me, you know?"

"I didn't but please, tell us more."

"Well, my family is a bit of a hot topic, but just know that I really love them and...and I want to tell them, not matter what, please don't lose faith in me. I might have made some risky decisions already, but I need to take that risk."

"Ah, I think they will be with you all the way. And we will be too, won't we, folks?"

But today is really thrusday :D

The Interviews are done, little snippets from each tribute, and it was really fun to write everybody for this one. One last impression before we go into the arena, and I can't believe it myself, but there is only one chapter left before the bloodbath!

Therefore, I have put up a poll on my profile, where you can vote on your five favourite tributes. Please, if you read this story, go there and leave your opinion, those few clicks would help me a ton.

Credits to wikipedia, because I took part of Halexa's pencake presentation out of there.

See you next week!