Shine Lumenis, D1.
Shine waited patiently backstage while Finneon finished his interview with Alpha. She looked down the hall at the other ninety-four tributes waiting to be interviewed. She was excited, and when she was able to watch the interview playback the next day, it would give her the insight she wanted on her competition.
She looked down at her interview dress. Maricella was clearly playing on a seductive angle for each of the girls from her district. Shine's silver dress was tight fitted with a low neckline. Lower than she would have preferred, but Maricella was a stylist for a reason. She would know how the tributes should come across to earn the most sponsors. Shine knew that this would definitely earn some.
She heard her name called over the muted speaker system in the tribute hallway. She stood up, prepared herself by pushing her black hair back behind her shoulders, and strode onto the stage.
The crowd cheered for her as she took her seat next to Finneon. She loved being the focus of their attention.
"Shine Lumenis, such a lovely name. Reminds me of light, and yet, out of the District One girls, you are the only one with dark hair." Shine laughed, stretching out her legs.
"Yes, it's a bit ironic." She said simply.
"Do you feel you're more of a brainy tribute, or a tribute of strength?"
"Strength, definitely, but I'm not stupid."
"I would have to say not. You seem very bright. Shining, even." The audience laughed at his pun. Shine forced one, and to her it sounded pretty convincing. She had the audience in the palm of her hand through the rest of her interview.
Star Cyrus, D1.
Star could hear the audience laughing with Finneon and Shine. She hoped that her own interview would go over well. She fidgeted with the hem of her gown. She tried pulling the top portion further up, as it was revealing far too much cleavage for her to feel comfortable. The dress ended just past her hips. Needless to say, Star felt as though she was completely naked.
'Miss Star Cyrus. District One' announced the monotonous female voice from the speakers. Star stood up, carefully, and walked out to join Finneon and the cameras.
"Simply stunning," he said. "And the spitting image of past victor Topaz Emillio. How is your mother, Star?"
"She's happy that I'm continuing the Cyrus legacy. Both of my parents are." Star could hear the lies in her words. In truth, her mother could have cared less if she, or any of her siblings, had become tributes. She just wanted for them what would make them happiest. It was her father's doing that landed Star in this seat, at this moment, in this city.
"The best of luck to you in your quest for the crown. Now, onto the matter of the other tributes from your district. Cassio is also the son of two victors. Do you feel that you two are the most alike, out of the eight of you?"
"He knows what it's like to grow up in the village. We've been neighbors since we were kids. So, to answer your question, yes. I believe Cassio more than anyone will be able to understand me." She thought of how he knew, and understood, that she didn't want to be here. How she simply wanted to stay in One, even if it meant having to leave the village for a squat in the worse-off parts of One.
Cassio Marony, D1.
Cassio wore a tailored silver suit with a deep blue shirt underneath. Finneon complimented him on his sharp look, with his hair slicked back and his new clothes.
"Tell me, Cassio, how is the Capitol fairing with you?" Cassio already knew how he was supposed to respond to this question. The group had discussed this with the mentors already.
"It's been wonderful, Finneon. Truly, an amazing experience. I can't wait to come back next year, when I will get to spend the entire trip here in the city."
"Ah, so you are confident that you'll win?"
"Of course, it's in my genes." The audience laughed as his joke. Good, he'd need to stay on their good side.
"Well said. Well said. Can you let us know a little about what it's like growing up with Victors for parents?"
"It's pretty normal. I grew up knowing a life that was interlaced with the Capitol. I knew that someday I would want to follow in my parents' steps and come to the games. And now I can follow in Kari's steps, too. This life is what my sister and I know. I don't know what I'd do if my life was any different. I know I can win, and I will win."
"I'm sure we can expect a lot of tough competition from you, Cassio."
Shantelle Lester, D2
Elle watched as the tributes from District One finished with their interviews. None of the girls knew who would be called first for the interviews, so when she heard her own name called first, Elle felt her stomach twist in knots. She knew she'd have to be strong, especially now.
"Wonderful to see you again, Miss Lester," said Finneon. Elle knew he was referring to her brother's wedding here in the Capitol, when they had spoken for a few seconds about Kitty's job as a stylist.
"It's great to be here, Finneon." She was lying. In reality, se wanted to scream and throw, or attempt to throw, the furniture around until they sent her home. "I love the Capitol; it's so nice every time I come."
"Can we expect to see you again here in the City?"
"I believe so. I have some very strong allies, and I'm not too weak myself." Again, lies. She knew not to mention Paxton alone because the Careers would realize he's betraying them, so she simply referred to the group as a whole.
"That's wonderful to hear. Now, about your dress, did Flair do well in making something you loved?"
"Of course, all of her designs are wonderful." On Finneon request, Elle stood up to show off the gown, floor-length, flowing, and sparkling in tiny sequins. It was absolutely beautiful.
Kai Wesley, D2
Kai was dressed in a black suit with gold accents, to match his parade costume. When his turn finally came to talk with Finneon, he knew what angle he was going to play.
"Kai, welcome. It must get pretty boring, waiting around backstage, with so many tributes this year, am I right?"
"It's not so bad; the wait will be much shorter when I'm here for my Victor's interview."
"You are confident you can win, then." It wasn't a question; he was playing off of Kai's words.
"Of course, I'm one of the strongest tributes in the games this year. I have a very good chance of seeing you again. None of the others can stop me once I get going."
"That's very good to hear; hopefully we'll get to talk again in a few weeks. Kai Wesley, ladies and gentlemen!" Kai stood up and waved to the crowd. He relished in the applause.
Peter Cooper, D2
Peter wasn't able to fight off the prep team this time, either. They'd pinned him and slicked his hair again, and then they'd plucked away at his face with tweezers. He'd remember to have them fired when he won. He had to hand it to Katrina, however. The suit she'd designed for him was fantastic, and worthy of a victor. It was all gold, with a thin black stripe running down the side.
"Peter Cooper," said Finneon. "How are your parents doing?" Peter looked out into the audience quickly, to locate them for Finneon, but instead he was blinded by the spotlights.
"They're wonderful, and I'm sure their glad to be back here in the Capitol.
"You plan to continue the Cooper family tradition of wining?"
"Of course, I volunteered, didn't I?" The audience laughed at Peter's joke. Finneon laughed as well.
"Yes, yes, of course. Now, we've heard you have a special someone back home? Can you tell us about her?" Peter was a little taken aback. They'd managed to find out about his relationship, but clearly missed the fact that Colin was male?
"Him, actually Finneon. And Colin is wonderful. He's the love of my life, and I bet you he's blushing at that right now back in Two. I can't see myself with anyone besides him." He heard the in-sync 'awe' of the crowd, and he knew he had them in the palm of his hand. "Just because I'm gay does not mean that I am easy competition, though. I am still the son of 2 Victors, and I am still a dangerous fighter, no matter what my sexuality is."
"We're all sure that you are. Thank you, Peter, for being with us tonight."
So, I'm changing things up. Only two districts per interview chapter, because it means I can update faster for you guys. Here was districts One and Two. Whose iterview did you like the best? Who was the least memorable? Review, review, review! Let me know how i'm doing. If you have any questions, you can post them as a review. I respond to alot of reviews.
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