Michelle Carwell, Sheila's Mother
"Where is your husband, Mrs. Carwell? Will he be here for the interviews?"
Michelle took a strand of her brown hair and began to plait it. The Capitol people were staring at her, expecting an answer, not a lesson on how to plait your hair. "He's working as much as he can to provide for us. Brim is out working as a lumberjack, and I don't think he'll be here for the interviews." Michelle may have done him a favor: these reporters are nosy, nosy enough to waltz right in the door and say 'We are going to interview you now.'
"That's too bad. Can you tell us what you were thinking during the countdown?"
The countdown. The most heart-wrenching part of the Games, next to the showdown to see who will take home the title. "I was worrying about my Sheila, and I didn't want her to return home in a wooden coffin like her brother did. Luckily, she's safe and she has a chance of coming home."
Jacob Carwell, Sheila's Brother
"What were your thoughts on the battle, where Sheila killed Flim Tayles from District Eight?"
Jacob rubbed the back of his neck and looked to his feet. His brown hair covered his eyes, so no one saw them fill with useless tears. He took a moment to clear the lump in his throat and looked back to the reporters. "I'm not sure what her mentor was expecting, but I can only say that I don't think of her any less that what I already did. She's my only sibling left and I can't watch another one of my siblings die to the Games."
"What would Sheila be doing right now, if she was home and not in the Hunger Games?"
"I think Sheila would be outside in nature, with the animals. She is a nature type person by nature, and I am nature type because of my work. I can't wait for the day Sheila arrives home and she is just outside, being Sheila." Jacob's useless tears have gone away thinking about his sister coming home. He could just see her, laying on her back and singing to the animals, even if they want to hear her or not.
Karrie Mylan, Sheila's Friend
"After the battle, would you consider Sheila a killer?"
Karrie looked at the reporters with an 'are you kidding me' expression. "I would never think of my friend as a killer. She did what she needed to stay alive. I feel bad for the girl she killed, but I want to make sure Sheila is okay." How can the Capitol reporters even say that? Do they say that about the District 1, 2, or 4 tributes? Of course not. Anyone besides the Careers are plastered as a killer.
"I want to know about the good-byes. What did you say to Sheila before she left?"
"When I walked in, she was just visted by her brother and father." Karrie starts. "She was already emotional and I tried to calm her down. I told her that she could win this and, if she had to kill anyone, I wouldn't hold it against her. She will still be the same Sheila to me." Karrie finishes and the reporter was writing down her response. Karrie had enough of Capitolites today.
Lillian Corn, Rye's Mother
"Can you tell us what you think about the alliance between your son and Isadora Jolf from District Five?"
Lillian took a minute to think about that question. Ever since the Reaping, Lillian knew what was going on with her son. Rye was actually home and Farro was in the Games. If the Capitol knew that, they may just kill both of them to get them out-of-the-way. She opened her mouth to speak. "I think it is wonderful that Farro has an ally. He may be able to live longer than if he was just alone."
"Farro? We are talking about Rye."
Stupid! "I meant Rye, I just got my children's names mixed up in my head. I have a lot of children, so I easily get them mixed up." Of course she had to mix up their names. What did she just do? She probably put both of her children's lives in danger, knowing the Capitol's power. Stupid, stupid mother!
Farro Corn, Rye's Brother
"What was the last thing you said to Rye before he left for the Games?"
Farro silently laughed. It was almost like asking what did Rye say to himself. "I told him that the whole family will be cheering for him back at home. We need our brother back. We don't want to lose another sibling just yet." Farro answered. The reporters had no suspicion of what he and his brother did during the good-byes.
"You lost another sibling? Was it to the Games?"
These Capitolites are so nosy. They want a juicy back story, like the girl from 7, who had a sibling lost to the Games. The Games isn't the only way you die in Panem, Capitolites. "No. My older brother, Barley, was executed for stealing food to feed our family. We have one of the larger families in Nine, and I understand why he did it, even risking his life." Is that good enough, Capitol citizens?
Kasha Corn, Rye's Sister
"What makes Rye stand out from the rest of the tributes?"
Kasha took all of her strength to hold back who Rye really was. "I think Rye stands out because he's so headstrong. He's also strong, even though he looks underfed from his life in District Nine. He is also a quick-learner, and I'm sure he can figure out the arena faster than any other tribute." Kasha pulled her blonde hair into a pony tail.
"I can't help but notice the number of similarities between you and Rye."
"Yes." Kasha begins. "Rye, Farro, and I are triplets, making us quite well-known in the district. That, coupled with our large family, makes us very well-known around here." The interview went quite well, even though she knew that Farro will never see it. What if Rye and Farro never switched places during the good-byes? Would Rye have made it further than Farro? Or would Rye have died in the bloodbath? The reporters packed up and went back to the train station.
A/N: The interviews are over and we can get back to the Games! *happy dance* I need to get another hobby. :P If you guys don't know, Rye Corn is actually Farro Corn, making Farro turn into Rye... is that confusing? When Rye was Reaped, no one volunteered. During the good-byes, Farro switched places with Rye, making Farro take Rye's identity. A little confusing, I know. :)
I wanted to put this up before Thanksgiving so you can have a little present. :) You're welcome. There is a new poll on my profile, so go ahead and take it. :)
