Julia Topaz, head gamemaker, eve of the reaping
"So what can you tell us about the arena?" Caesar questions. It's amazing he's kept his job so long. Even more amazing that he doesn't collapse under the glaring heat of the stage lights.
"Well," I say with consideration, my voice sounding odd against the microphone. "I can't say much. Part of the experience is the surprise." A chorus of low oohs from the audience. "But it's… different from most years." Caesar nods thoughtfully, before replying,
"Anything else to add? Mutts perhaps?" I grin broadly.
"The mutts are like nothing you've ever seen."
