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The Final Eight Interviews, Part Two: Districts 5, 8, & 9

Sisco Perry's POV

"Hello, Panem, and welcome to our third segment of the Final Eight Interviews! I'm in District Five, about to interview Nan Weatherall's family and friends! Please welcome our first interviewees, Nan's parents, 38 year old Riley Weatherall and 40 year old Rian Weatherall!"

"So, Riley and Rian, what do you do for a living?"

"I'm a leading mathmetician," says Riley proudly.

"And I teach at the local elementary school," Rian adds.

"That's lovely." I prod the roof of my mouth with my toungue, loathing its dry blandness. A stupid Avox crushed my peppermints under his foot last night. I had dropped the bag on the floor in front of the door and he stepped on it. Stupid iodiot Avox.

"We're very proud of Nan. I thought, when her name was called at the reaping, that it was the end of her. But I was wrong. I would have never thought my little girl could do this good in the Games," Riley says with a beautiful smile.

"I agree with her," Rian says and points to Riley with a chuckle. I smile at them.

"Well, I wish Nan well! Next up is Nan's eight year old sister, Elisabeth Weatherall! Elisabeth, come on up. Don't be shy." I get out of my seat and hold her hand as we walk over to her chair. Then I hoist her up onto the high seat.

"Well, Elisabeth, you must be very proud of Nan for doing so well in the Games, aren't you?" I don't expect her to know what's going on. Not someone so small and cutesy wootsey!

"I'm very proud. I thought she was going to die by now. I can't believe she actually may win!" I'm taken aback by her confidence and maturity. She doesn't sound like an eight year old.

"That's great. Well, it looks like Nan and you are close. Is that right?"

"Yep. I love her so much. I really want to see her again."

"Hopefully you do," I say with a smile. Then call up Calculus Turner, Nan's 13 year old friend.

"Hello, Calculus."

"Please, call me Cal," she says.

"Alright, Cal. How did you and Nan meet?"

"We met when we were in 3rd grade and became fast friends. We still have a friendly competition to "one-up" each other, but Nan is mainly the one who focuses on being the top. We're practically inseperable. If she wins this, I think I'll black out of happiness!"

"Woah. Sounds like you two are really close!"

"Of course! I love Nan so much!"

"Who doesn't? Well, I'm afraid that's all for District Five. Tune in later when I go to District Eight to interview Doon Wainright's father!"

"Welcome Panem to District Eight! I'm here with Lionel Wainright, Doon's 48 year old father! Welcome Lionel. Tell me, how do you feel about Doon making it this far?"

"I'm not that surprised. I knew he's a fighter and wouldn't go down without a fight. Although I am a bit shocked that he's been so viscious. I'm very pleased and very proud, though. A Victor in the family will be a first, you know."

"Wow, very cool. Doon's really been getting into the Games, hasn't he? Who would've thought a fork and some sleep syrup would have been his, or anyone's greatest advantage, right?"

"Right. Doon definitely has a chance for victory at this point. He was always creative and found interesting use of the strangest things. I was glad to see him applying that creativity to the Games."

"That's very interesting. From what I understand, Doon's never been that social, has he?"

"No. But he's very smart. I'm sure he'll have plenty of friends if he makes it back. After all, the entire country is witnessing his brilliance first hand every day!"

"That's very true. So he's sort of like a secret genius, then, am I correct?"

"I suppose you could call him that."

"I think I will. Doon Wainright: secret genius! Genius in disguise! Genius unmasked! Ooh, yeah! Doon Wainright: The unmasked genius! Haha, nice. Sometimes I think I'm a genius mysel-"

"I kinda like Undercover Genius. What do you think?"

"I think we're out of time! But I'll be right back in District Nine with Pearce Shaw's brother!"

"Welcome to District Nine, everyone! I'm here with Bryan Shaw, Pearce's 25 year old brother, who he lives with. Welcome Bryan!"

"Thanks for having me, Sisco!"

"My pleasure. So, Bryan, why is it that Pearce lives with you, and not your parents?"

"Well, uh, our mom died, and our dad disappeared without a trace."

"Oh, I'm so sorry!"

"Nah, don't be. It's not like we can do anything, right?"

"Well, Pearce's victory could really help you out, couldn't it?"

"Yeah, it would. I miss him a lot. I bet he could win, though. After all, he does have a poisonous dart gun, right?"

"Yes, he does, doesn't he? It sure gives him an advantage."

"It really does. I hope he comes home."

"That's really touching. Well, that's all for now. Remember to tune in for Kaeit Grey and Amaryllis Field's family and friends' interviews!"

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