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The Final Eight Interviews, Part One: Districts 1 & 3

Sisco Perry's POV

"Hello, Panem! I'm here in District One with Alicia Evans' family and friends! First up is her mother, 44 year old Kimberly Evans!" Kimberly scowls, as if loathing the fact that I stated her age, even though it's my job. For the record, she doesn't look 44. She looks more like 39.

"So, Kimberly, what are your thoughts on Alicia making it this far?"

"Well, I always had faith in Alicia. I knew she would make it to the final eight and I know she can win. Will win. Because she has the biggest advantage, being raised in District One, and being trained by only the finest."

"So, you're not surprised?"

"Why should I be?" Kimberly stares me down, as if I've challenged her. I'm only trying to keep up the conversation.

"You shouldn't! You- you shouldn't be surprised. Alicia has been an obvious threat since the beginning. So has Doon Wainri-"

"That scrawny boy from Eight? Please. He'll be dead within a few hours. Don't ever compare my Alicia with him. Are we understood?"

I nod. "Well, now on to Finn Evans, Alicia's 19 year old brother!" Finn takes the seat Kimberly was just in. I hope he's not like his mother.

"Are you and Alicia close, Finn?"

"Of course. We grew up together and trained together. Sure, we have our moments, but in the end we come back together. I'm very proud of her for making it this far. I'm just angry that I didn't get a chance to volunteer last year. I bet I would've won, and then this family would have two Victors, one right after the other!"

"That's very nice. Alright, thank you Finn. Now I welcome 16 year old Luna Hester and Riley Shore, Alicia's best friends!" I'm surprised to find that Riley is a boy. But then again, I've met plenty of male Rileys in my day.

"So, which one of you would you agree is closer to Alicia?"

"Oh, that would be me, definitely," they both say at the same time. Then they stare daggers at each other.

"Now, now, you two. A fight isn't necessary. Relax." That just plants and idea in their head. They begin to shou things at each other, which eventually leads to fists flying. The rest of their interview time is spent trying to break them apart.

"Here I am, in District Three to interview Beau Atkinson and Genevive Hawkins' families! We begin with Beau Atkinson! Please welcome his parents, 48 year old Zalek, and 46 year old Jezebel!" A dreamy-eyed man and a snobby-looking woman take their seats in front of me.

"So, Jezebel, you're actually Beau's step-mother, right?"

She nods. "Unfortunately."

"And would you say you have a good relationship with Beau?"

She thinks about this for a minute. "No. Beau is what I call... how do I say this politely... a brat. He doesn't listen, gets into all sorts of trouble, and is an awful kid all together."

I don't believe her. I interviewed Beau and have been watching him in the Games, and he is a very nice boy. I do believe that she is the problem. I dislike her attitude, choice of clothing, and she just has an aura about her that sends chills up my spine. I don't know why this nice man would stay with such a witch. Especially one with such a bad sense of style.

"Um, Zalek, how's your relationship with Beau?"

"Oh, we're very close. I love him very much and am extremely proud of him for making it this far."

"Great. Next up to the chair is Beau's 24 year old sister, Rachel Atkinson!"

The woman who sits down in front of me is not what I was expecting. She looks like someone from the Capitol. Green hair and yellow dyed skin. I like her much more than her parents. I also recognize her from somewhere. Oh! She's the District Three escort! How exciting to reap your little brother and have him make it to the final eight!

"Rachel, you're the District Three escort, aren't you?"

"Yeah."

"How do you feel about your brother, whom you reaped yourself, making it this far?"

"Meh. What's there to say, really? He'll probably die tomorrow. He's nothing special." She acts like she doesn't care, but in her eyes I can see that she does care about him. She just won't show it.

"Alright. Next up is Beau's friends, 13 year olds Hunter and Noah Speck!" Two of the most identical twins I've ever seen sit down in front of me. I don't know who is who.

"So, Noah," I begin, looking toward the one on my right. "Do you believe Beau has what it takes to win?" The twin on my left begins to speak and I quickly look toward him.

"Yeah, I do believe he could win. Rachel is wrong. He is special, and smart, and he could win." Noah is very quiet. I can tell Hunter is the exact opposite.

"Man, Beau is the bomb! He's so gonna win. What are you talkin' about 'he could win'? He will win, and he'll come home and we'll celebrate for years to come!"

"Okay, thank you Hunter. Now it's time for Genevive Hawkins' family and friends! First up, 41 year old Shay, and 42 year old Otac Hawkins, Genevive's parents!"

"What are your thoughts on Genevive making it this far?"

"Oh, we're very surprised. We never would have dreamed she'd make it this far. I do hope we get to see her again," Shay says. Then Otac speaks up.

"We're also very proud. I believe- uh, we believe she can get out of there and home to us. She's a fighter. She can do anything."

"Thank you for your thoughts. Next up is Genevive's brother, 17 year old Declyn Hawkins!"

"I'm so happy Gen made it this far. I honestly can't believe I may actually see my lil' sis again!"

"Yes, it's very exciting, isn't it? So, what were your first thoughts when Genevive made it to the final eight?"

"I was like, 'I can't believe it! I'm so proud of her!'"

"That's great. Now it's time to interview 13 year old Palmer Green, Genevive's best friend." A small girl, about Genevive's size, climbs into the chair.

"Hi, Sisco."

"Hello, Palmer. How do you feel about Genevive making it this far?"

"Really excited. And proud. I don't know what I'd do if she died."

"That's so sweet, you looking out for your friend."

"Yeah, I really hope she comes home. I miss her a lot."

"Yeah, I'm sure you do." Not as much as I miss Jesse. I think.

As the camera turns off and I board the train to got to District Five, I pop a peppermint into my dry mouth.

Hope you enjoyed it! Sorry I have to break it up, but the interviews are longer than I thought they'd be, and I don't want to rush them, even though I think I did a little in this chapter. Let me know what you think!

Points:

I'mALittleCinna:
Beau Atkinson- 355

neb88:
Doon Wainright- 95

Turq8:
Nan Weatherall- 110

Skywriter5:
Alicia Evans- 115

kitresskat:
Kaeit Grey- 135

Rachina:
Amaryllis Field- 20

primrose98:
Genevive Hawkins- 105

LawAndOrderSVUAlways:
Pearce Shaw- 175