The man sits on his styling chair while his own personal prep team swarmed about him.

"Look here, Lexus! Give us a smile really fast! Close your eyes, now!" He does as they say. He's not exactly used to having his own personal hair and make-up crew as well as a wardrobe crew and a lighting and camera crew. He's not used to sitting still while dye is put in his hair and make-up on his face by chattering, giggling girls. So far, he can't say he doesn't like it.

A pen of dark purple is pressed against his lids, and he sits still as his eyes are lined to his stylist's liking. Any blemishes are quickly concealed and covered, including his freckles. Lexus likes them but apparently his personal stylists are not fans. Shadow and blush give his face new color, and they even put stuff on his lips. He sits still and lets them do as they please, he doesn't really have much of a choice.

This is the man's (just barely a man at the young age of 24) first ever televised interview, and as if that wasn't enough pressure, it was going to be live. The man adjusts a twine necklace with a wooden cross on it around his neck. He had been adamant about wearing it, his good luck charm, during any interviews he might do.

He is a very lively presence, and very friendly and personable. As a young intern, he had never failed to have a smile for everyone as he was sent off to get coffee and run errands for those in higher positions of power. The older and wiser employees soon began to like the young man's infectious personality. Not to mention the fact that the young man was educated prestigiously well.

He knew much about the Games past, the Games before that dark time when they had attempted a rebellion. Though some consider it taboo to think about, the Victors of the past, especially those that were involved with rebels, it was still an important time in Panem's history.

And it was definitely interesting.

Because, really, who wouldn't want to hear about Panem's first ever Victor, a boy just 16 years of age from District 1? Who wouldn't want to hear of the legacy he created, with the Hunger Games as his outlet? Who wouldn't want to hear of the only second-generation Victor to grace the Capitol?! And, of course, of the fate of his poor, poor brother. Who wouldn't want to know the details of the boy from District 4 who was able to be victorious at just after volunteering at the young age of 14? Who wouldn't want to hear of the supposed star-crossed love that rocked the nation? Oh, the drama! The woe! The misery! But it is simply divine to revel in the events of the past.

However, every snippet the man was able to obtain about the Games before the second rebellion came with a strict warning that the past is the past. Which he understands quite well, really. Just because he knows that the Victor of the 41st Hunger Games committed suicide doesn't make him want to start a rebellion over it.

Even the Capitol icons of those times are looked at with scorn, though many of them are quite admired by the man.

He was given the position to give the Games a new and rejuvenating charm, a new sexy atmosphere with his looks and his beautiful smile, as well as his bubbly personality. He was quite handsome though considered simple. He had one single tattoo, a golden vine with leaves down his neck, and pale skin, not tinted by any unnatural color. His hair is a deep, dark, royal purple, usually styled up out of his face with a lot of shaping gel and his eyes match the beautiful, rich purple color. And his smile was enough to make any woman: any person, for that matter: swoon. His posture and carriage could make anyone feel like royalty, which made him perfect for the job of interviewing. He could make any tribute feel at home right where they were, if only they would let him.

His wardrobe committee helps him into the sparkly purple suit he is to wear for his debut interview: live, in front of the crowd, with the Head Gamemaker, nonetheless…

"Are you ready, Mr. Romero?"

The young man nods, smiling politely and causing her to squeal a little bit from affection.

"Please, my lady, call me Lexus."

A/N: Hello there, friends! I'm Celtic, a mod and writer for this story! We have writers but are still in need, so please don't be afraid to check it out.

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