"That's because there are a few 'theys.'" There really isn't a way to sugarcoat it. "There's the Gamemakers, the politicians, and then there are the people of the Capitol. And they all love a dramatic bloodbath." She offers up a little shrug. "You can play the game without killing anyone and win, but you'll get a lot of flack for it."

She would know.

"I'm Clara, by the way. I'm one of the Mentors for District 10."