Peridot Clarity

It was good being a One mentor. I never had to deal with whiny Tributes or drama in the tubes. I just oversaw things and waved goodbye to Karyssa.

"Go get them, Tiger."

Ava Hanson

"Believe in yourself. You're stronger than you think," I said. Valerie gave me a funny look.

"I know."

Acee Hal

Electra was fiddling with her whistle and stealing glances at me. Yeah, I knew it amplified and focused sound. I just wasn't about to tell the Gamemakers. Demarcus was channeling all his fear into aggression. He'd either die in the Bloodbath or tear it apart. Such an odd pair I had this year.

Mags Cohen

Careen and I recited edible plants to each other as she mimed tying knots with her hands.

"Remember, it isn't about who kills most. It's about who kills last."

Erwin Jackson

I wanted nothing to do with the boy. The ones who took enjoyment in this were the lowest. The girl was wailing in the tube. I didn't blame her for an accident. But now she understood how I felt. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Toby Cash

The boy was playing with three men. They were wrestling by some pretty glass. The girl stood in more glass. She looked so wise and strong, like an angel. They both flew away, even though the boy didn't have wings.

Sequoia Wilson

"It won't be scary. I'll find Electra and we'll get out together," Desiree was babbling. Ash stood in his tube with his back to me and his arms folded. I knew he meant to snub the Capitol, not me, so I wasn't mad. It took a lot to get me mad at a Tribute.

"We'll just take some things and leave. I bet it won't even be a very bad Bloodbath. Probably the Careers will start fighting and we can get away. We'll be fine after that..."

Tillo Peters

When I couldn't avoid Blaise and had to talk to him, he always talked about how he and Demarcus were the best alliance and they were going to set the Arena on fire. I really didn't care, but he couldn't read social cues. I never asked for this job and my contribution was usually to point the Tributes toward a qualified instructor. We all knew they were going to die. It took decades for me to win in Eight. I expected to be here just as long.

Chimera Ilium

It was a lot easier for Diggory than for me. The tube came down and he ran right to it to explore the strange glass that came from the ceiling. When it closed around him, he didn't panic. I was the mess. I wished I could stay with him and keep him safe all his life. If I could have, I would have taken his place. It didn't matter that I'd die. It was worth it. Diggory saw me sobbing on my knees and put his hands to the glass.

"No cry. See Kasha. Smile!" He smiled a huge grin and pointed to show me how to do it. I tried.

Cornflower Fields

This was my easiest year as mentor. Zinnia never even talked to me. She wasn't scared, either. She stood in her tube as defiant as a caged dragon. Bambi had a harder time. He didn't like butchers.

Pepper Wilson

Something was weird about Ventrix. She seemed strong and I thought she might even win. But she was so cold. I loved being with people and having a good time. She was so standoffish I didn't know how she met Hoban. She talked to him reassuringly as they waited for the tubes to shut. Until they did, they held hands.

Nubu Sanders

"It's okay. I got to see a lighthouse," Chase said. We were both shaking- him with fear and me with injustice. I hated being part of this. The best I could do was save the children involved, but I didn't think I'd done that with Chase. He was still so fragile.

"Don't forget my mom, right? I'll be okay. She doesn't have to worry," Chase said, and the tube closed. I kept it together until he was out of sight so I wouldn't scare him more. He was a good kid.