The Interviews.

[gamemakers]

WHO| ALL TRIBUTES
WHAT| Tribute Interviews With Caesar Flickerman!
WHEN| The break between the closing of Arena 02 and the opening of Arena 03
WHERE| A stage set up in the South Wing of the Training Center
NOTES| Interviews are done by district, in descending order (12-1; saving Max for the finale.) Just look for the thread that has been specifically made for you, and show the nation of Panem what a star you are! This is the companion post to last week's backstage post, which should be considered to be taking place at the same time, in-game. There is also an Intermission thread in the middle of all the individual threads, for everyone to tag around in; watch and react and have fun.
MORE NOTES| New tributes (if we get any) will be added as they are accepted.



This is it. Your time to shine.

The red curtain rises and the lights shine bright; warm on your face and halfway blinding. The music plays, blaring in your ears, mingling with the roar of the candy coloured crowd just beyond the stage. You can see your face projected on what seems to be a dozen screens as tall as houses and there's even a small undercurrent in the noise that sounds suspiciously like half a thousand strangers screaming your name.

The stage is simple. Glossy black, reflecting the stage lights and the shine of your shoes. At the center you find two plush red chairs, tall-backed and velvet, but one of them is empty. Waiting for you. In the other sits a man in a midnight blue suit and a straight white grin. His hair is a vivid aquamarine with eyebrows to match, and he stands just as someone backstage queues you to take your step out into the spotlight.

Comments

[gamemakers]

"Tease," Caesar takes a friendly at him. He has the suspicion that Elliot isn't going to give him much more on the subject, and that is completely fine.

"So what else can you tell us, Elliot? Have you enjoyed your time here in the Capitol?"

[retrieverchef]

"In the city itself, yes, so far," he says, skillfully lying through his teeth. It helps that he's always enjoyed traveling. "Although I haven't had the chance to see much of it so far."

[gamemakers]

"Well, if you ever get the chance, there is a fabulous restaurant on Scarlet Circle that you must try," he insists. "I'll give you the name after the show if you're interested. Amazing pasta. Best chocolate cannolis in town."

He would drop the name now, but he's only allowed to give specific endorsements on live television.

In the corner of the stage, a red light blinks, signifying that this interview is drawing to an end. Only time for a few more quick questions, but the crowd seemed to have responded quite well to Elliot; not that he was concerned that they would not.

"So is there anything else that you would like to tell us, Elliot? Anything special you have done to prepare for this next Arena? A shout-out to anyone special out there who might be listening? Words of wisdom to your eager fans? The stage is yours!"

[retrieverchef]

Eliot thought for a few seconds and grinned. "Don't try to do what I do at home." He winked at the audience. "At least not without proper training."

[gamemakers]

Caesar laughs along with everyone else, even claps Eliot on the shoulder in a quick, friendly gesture as he agrees, "Very good advice, indeed."

"But now, it's crunch time Elliot. Only a few minutes left before our time together is up. So tell me; tell us; what one thing would be most useful to you, - and you personally, not just in general - that would tip the odds in your favour? Remember! Sponsors may be listening!"

[retrieverchef]

"A knife," he says quickly. "It works a lot better than rusty, metal plating."

[gamemakers]

He laughs and nods, "Well, I hope they see fit to grace you with one."

"The next arena opens tomorrow. I hear that tributes often like to indulge themselves on their favourite foods the night before. Do you have anything special on the menu for when you return to your room?"

[retrieverchef]

"I would if there was a deep frier in the suite," Eliot replies. "But I guess I'll just be surprised instead."

[gamemakers]

"A deep fryer?" Caesar wonders, as though the concept if foreign to him. "As in, a cooking appliance? You would cook the food yourself?"

[retrieverchef]

"Yeah, the cooking appliance," Eliot confirms. "Most people don't realize it, but cooking is an art form. Everything about it, from the taste of the food to what it looks like when you serve it, should create a feeling of some kind. Even if the only feeling is frustration that the dish didn't work out like you intended."

[gamemakers]

Caesar chuckles at that, "Well, that would certainly be my feeling. I think I've burnt water before."

[retrieverchef]

"You sound like my brother," he says with a quiet laugh. "The first time he tried to cook, he burnt a pot boiling water and ruined half a pound of coffee beans and to this day, I have no idea how he pulled that off."