72nd Victor Presentation Ceremony

The president of Panem stood on the magnificent stage in the City Circle, addressing his people as he had done numerous times before. Another of his prized Hunger Games had come to a close. As usual, they had been an enormous success; enough blood, death, and tragedy to satisfy the viewers, and also to subdue the thoughts of rebellion that the high government official knew were brewing in the minds of some of Panem's citizens.

Atticus Manor's victory was a relief to President Snow. Although District Three had never been one of his favorites — it was no secret that the president preferred Districts One and Two, where the tributes' attitudes and ideals mirrored those of the Capitol most closely — he was pleased that District Eleven's infernal winning streak had finally come to an end. The boy himself was not the sort of victor that Snow would have immediately chosen right off the bat, but Atticus had proven himself a formidable fighter, with four tribute kills under his belt — including his companion and his district-mate.

Beyond that, reserved boys like Atticus often made the least troublesome victors for the president. With some good sense, he would continue keeping his head down and stay out of the Capitol's way.

He knew that Atticus was waiting just below him right now, ready for the platforms to lift him up and out into the light for the first time since he'd left the arena three days ago. The usual upholstered throne was placed in the center of the stage, ready for the victor while he watched a recap of what had been his hell for the past two and a half weeks, including the preparations. It was always torture for the tribute, but the president enjoyed it very much. He wouldn't deny the sadistic delight that he took in watching each victor witness their own atrocities from afar, powerless to change the course of Games, even if they wanted to. Many of them, it seemed, wanted to indeed.

President Snow quieted the crowd and prepared to speak. "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm pleased to welcome you to the victor presentation ceremony of the Seventy-Second Annual Hunger Games!" As usual, there was the deafening roar of approval that followed. "Tonight we will show a recap video of this year's Games, so be sure to stay tuned!" Like they have a choice, the president thought. The recap video was required viewing for all of Panem.

Snow went on to announce the prep team, stylist, escort, and — through gritted teeth — the mentors of the victor; all were received with tremendous applause. But then, the moment they were all waiting for... Snow plastered a smile across his face before speaking once more. "And now, may I present the victor of the 72nd Hunger Games... Atticus Manor!"

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OOC- RPing is permitted in this thread by Capitol characters and past victors. This is the place to have your Capitol character react to viewing the recap video, if you planned on doing that. All characters from other districts can create their own threads in the districts, if they wish.