Peeta
This mentoring business is actually kind of alright. I get to know the kids and show them what I did. I show them how to do camouflage and build shelter, then we have some cake. We watch videos from past games and we take notes then plan scenarios. We have a competition. I judge them on how fast and well they can make a shelter. Then we do some hand-to-hand combat. Henry is very good at this. Clary needs some practise but can throw some good punches.
Katniss
Emma is very good at camouflage. I'm surprised she didn't get taught by peeta. I've never seen anyone as good as him but emmas giving him a run for his money. George can build a shelter in ten minutes. But.. something's strange. Is this how Haymitch felt, when he mentored us?
Alyssa
I pick up the knife from the table and throw it into the wall. It lodges in between two panels, which makes me look better than i actually am, because i was aiming for a nail about an inch to the right.
"Good, i can work with that."
Skylar's working on my image. At the moment I am fiery but sweet on the inside. We're working on the fiery bit at the moment. He says my dress for the interviews will be blue and fade into red at the end and Katniss lent him Cinna's book so he can make it look like flames.
" how are you with a bow?"
" i don't want to use a bow."
"Why not?"
"People will think I'm copying Katniss. Also i can't shoot for my life."
"Well, what about…."
"i good with a sword and i can throw knives"
"Ok."yes but i
"Ummm, i don't want to seem rude but shouldn't Haymitch be talking to me about all this?"
"Yes but I need to do your image. So i need to know what you can do."
I look at him. He looks happy but I can see hurt in his eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. What are you talking about?"
"I can see it in your eyes."
" it's just… my children look up to you so much. They are devastated at the prospect of losing you. The whole capitol is."
" hey, i'm not gone yet."i say smiling
He laughs at that. Maybe this could work out. He leaves the room and I'm confused for a second. He comes back in holding a box.
"My children asked me to give you this."
I open the box. It's a beautiful brooch. A Mockingjay.