gamemakers: (caesar.)
The Gamemakers ([personal profile] gamemakers) wrote in [community profile] thecapitol2013-01-11 01:30 pm

The Interview

Who| Kevin Prentiss and Everyone
What| The Victory Interview of Arena 04
Where| Televised all across Panem
When| Before the opening ceremonies of  Arena 05
Warning/Notes| All players are welcome to tag around in appropriate reaction threads.

With the winter holidays and the season's snow, life just seems a little busier for everyone in the Capitol these days. It's almost a relief that the Arena 04 interview of the most recent victor, Kevin Prentiss, is a private one. No glaring lights or a rowdy, excitable live audience.  Just a camera and a couple of comfortable chairs that everyone can tune into from the comfort of their own homes or private parties.

The music begins as always, loud and proud and with flashing lights before the reveal of an empty set. As the music fades and the voice-announcer finishes his introduction, a plush violet-colored curtain lifts and three figures are revealed: Caesar Flickerman himself, dressed in a shiny silver suit and a tie the same colour as the vivid blue skies above the Capitol with his hair and eyebrows died to match, and two lovely avox escorts in their matching crisp red uniforms.

It may take a moment for viewers to realize it, but the faces of both these avoxes look familiar. The faces of past victors.

Holly Sheer and Jane Shepard.

But they are gone almost as soon as they appear, and Caesar is all smiles as he takes one of the empty seat and says hello to the camera and the world.

"And now, it is my great pleasure to welcome to the stage, your newest victor of the Hunger Games, Kevin Prentiss!" Caesar says, and the curtain lifts once again to reveal the winner of Arena 04.



itswhoyouare: (neutral; power stare)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2013-01-12 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
Anna wasn't far behind Donatello when the broadcast came on. While she didn't recognize Holly, the other Avox she had.

Shepard.

Her heart sank at the sight, jaw setting tightly. She had only spoken to the woman once, but Anna liked her. This wouldn't bode well for herself if she planned to rebel against the Capitol. Maybe she'd consider asking someone to kill her if she was ever to become one of them.

Seeing Don's reaction, she approached the turtle solemnly and simply placed a hand on his shoulder. Her expression was stoic as usual.
polyturtle: (too much ice cream)

[personal profile] polyturtle 2013-01-12 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
"...I...I'm fine." Don took several deep breaths. "Anna, I'm ok."

Judging by the sudden sound of sniffling on his side, on the other hand, he was obviously lying.
Edited 2013-01-12 00:51 (UTC)
itswhoyouare: (detective; cautious entrance)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2013-01-12 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
"If you're gonna be insistent, you should try bein' a better liar." It was said in a slightly playful tone, as if she was bantering with him. And it was all he'd get out of her for emotion because she had that under control until no one was around to see her fall apart.

But there was a sympathetic look in her eyes as well. Hopefully Don wouldn't misunderstand her intentions.
polyturtle: (oh so that's a falcon punch)

[personal profile] polyturtle 2013-01-12 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
"...She was my mentor. I should have known, when I started seeing her less. When they brought people for that 'training'. I...I should have...when she disappeared, I knew something had happened, and I did nothing. Couldn't do anything."

There is a long, long silence at this, save for the commercial noises on television.

"...Heh." Don had the ghost of a smile as he wiped his beak with his hand and finally turned to face Anna. "You sound like someone I know when you say that."

Which wasn't the worst thing.
Edited 2013-01-12 04:28 (UTC)
itswhoyouare: (neutral; like a supermodel)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2013-01-15 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don. There's nothin' you could have done to prevent this. And even if you could? That'd be you up there, too." There's just a smidge of her rage apparent in her tone, but it fades quickly.

It's all a game, she reminds herself. In and out of the Arena. Shepard had pretty much warned her of that.

Her brow arches curiously as she pats his shoulder for a second. "Should I be insulted?"
polyturtle: (I'M TTLY MODEST)

[personal profile] polyturtle 2013-01-15 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"...I don't know." At this, Don looked a bit sheepish. "Would you be insulted if I were comparing you to one of my brothers?"
itswhoyouare: (neutral; out the door)

[personal profile] itswhoyouare 2013-01-19 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Her lips purse a moment while she pretends to look like she's thinking about it.

"If he's half the turtle you are? I'm honored."