Interview time. They dress me in a sea blue suit that might seem tacky if I wasn't comparing myself to Claudius. They don't really need to work with me that much considering I'm already a fan favorite and I have my personality already set up for me.
They send me backstage, where once we line up everyone is talking about what has been going on in their districts and personal lives and everything but the looming games. We don't stop once Gloss leaves either. Before I know it, it is my turn and I walk out with a mixed crowd. Some people are crying while others are clapping and cheering. I smile at them and they all clap even harder. This is looking good as I take my seat.
"Hello, Finnick!" He announces me.
"Hello!" I respond, shaking his hand.
"I've heard you have prepared a little something for us," he leads into what I've been planning to do. If the people know me for love, I should give it to them. It's been agreed that this would be the best way for me to go again. However, I don't want to lie about Annie. And so, I will go with that and do everything for Annie but without the names. It seems perfect.
"Yes, I have. I've written a poem I would like to read:
I know you're going crazy,
I've been there too.
I can see how the weight is making your knees bend,
Let me take some of it from you.
Don't keep yourself closed off,
I am here for you to open up and let go.
There is so much you can't forget or forgive,
Let me help you cope, we can work things out together.
I hear the pain in your voice,
You need me now.
Don't worry, I'll move heaven and hell to get there.
You can't talk, you won't talk about it,
I understand.
Put your worries in my hands.
Lay your head down,
And believe that I will do anything to stop your tears.
You're ready to give up, you've stopped,
I want to be able to give you the strength to keep going.
Link arms with me, Let's move on,
As one living, breathing, loving, being.
Know that you can put faith in me.
I will be your rock, I will be your dwelling,
I am here with you, for you always."
As I gaze around the audience, people are dropping left and right. I don't even know what happened; I guess they all thought it was about them. I almost wanted to break out in laughter but that would ruin the moment. Let them think it was about them. If it will save my butt and help get this rebellion on its way, then go ahead. Attach your name to it. I won't deny it but I won't agree either.
As I finish, Claudius wipes away a tear at the corner of his eye. The buzzer rings and I'm done. I walk down and take a seat, watching all the other interviews. They all talk about the injustice done to them especially since we don't have to introduce ourselves and explain who we are.
Peeta makes a big announcement that Katniss is pregnant, which causes more people to faint. I'm really concerned about this audience tonight. I'm not totally sure if I believe it. I just don't see that happening that quickly unless they were trying to survive. It could be a lie. I'll have to pay more attention. Of course, we all know Katniss can't lie. I look over for her reaction, but I seem to have missed it. Surely, Johanna or the cameras caught it. I'll have to ask them later.
When we finish, a thing starts to form. Everyone joins hands starting at the back. I decide not to wait for it to get her so I grab Mags and Wiress' hands. Even the Careers join in; I guess not wanting to seem awkward. Plus, I doubt that they are really all that cheery about possibly dying again. I learned one thing about Careers: they seem hard on the outside and the inside, except sometimes they have moments of doubt. And when they doubt, you should fear them because they hate doubt.
We all leave the stage and break up after a while of talking. I head upstairs and get ready for bed, looking out on the crowds of people, very upset about what is happening to them and to us; to everyone.
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