obsidian vs. wilde [d2 debate]

As the debate was about to begin, I flashed a smile, showing off my pearly white teeth, to the crowd, along with a friendly wave. Then, approaching my opponent for this debate, I shook the hand of Ms. Nefertiti Wilde, then taking my place where I needed to be for the debate. My suit was freshly ironed, and, although I don't want to put myself too high on a metaphorical pedestal, I felt that I looked quite dapper and professional.

"Everyone faces difficulties in their lives. For me, one of the toughest things I've had to make it through was giving up my son, Andesite Obsidian, shortly after his birth, as my wife and I couldn't take care of him in the way that he deserved. Later on, when he died in the Games, it was like losing him all over again." I paused momentarily.

"I've prevailed, however, by putting all of my effort into taking care of my wife and my other son, as well as the community, whether that be through being there when people need me, or helping District Two's people train for the Hunger Games." It was difficult, deciding to recollect Andy's death to the people of the District. I didn't like talking about it all too much, but it was a part of reality, and, if anything, losing him has made me motivated to be a better father, a better husband, and overall, a better person.