95th Tribute Interviews

As the first tribute up for the night, Arcadia had the splendid idea of turning the traditional interview format on its head and going for a more game show-esque vibe. She enlisted the help of Brutus once again to come up with a list of Superlative-style questions for Caesar to ask.

Arcadia emerges in a more modest dress tonight – a far cry from the glitz and glamour District One and her family name is typically associated with. The red-and-pink colour combination complements her pale skin tone beautifully, and Sampson has stuck a fake nose ring in her septum for some unfathomable reason, but it just kinda works. She walks out to thunderous applause, smiling on cue and waving wildly to the crowd.

Caesar makes small talk with her for a little while, until all too soon the screen behind them is lit up with flashing text: “Who’s Most Likely To?”

Worst family luck these games?
“Oooh, that is a tough one! So many tribute relatives in these games! But that obviously has to go to the Garners – though don’t let the last name distract you. Jimmy and Nessa are worth so much more than anyone is giving them credit for.”

Most wholesome tribute?
“Sunrise has a heart of gold! There’s this quiet calm to his aura that reminds you of home whenever you talk to him.”

Most likely to be voted prom queen?
“Me, duh! Buuuuuut if I had to share my crown with someone, it would have to be Maia. Seriously, if that girl had been born anywhere other than Eleven, she would rule the world. STUNNING!”

And in the same realm: most likely to be voted prom king?
“I’m biased to Jacky baby, obviously,” blow a kiss, smile, stare dreamily into the distance, “but Javi is… well, look at him! You get it. He’s a close second.”

Person you most want to run into in the arena?
Roe Daniels. “No comment.”

Most likely to secretly be in a cult?
“I’m not entirely convinced that Irene isn’t already in one…”

Best budding bromance?
“Mach and Emerson have been hanging out an awful lot lately. The big brother-little brother dynamic is very sweet!”

Most likely to get lost in the arena?
“Well, it would help if we knew what we were getting ourselves into, wouldn’t you agree?” Nervous laughter. “For some reason I can see Hank getting distracted by some type of rare and exotic plant or mushroom and getting lost deep in the forest as he tries to study it.”

Best rivalry?
“That fight between Mateo and Marik was pretty great! Who knew throwing knives could be so deadly?!”

Most likely to fly under the radar?
“Has anyone seen Arlo at all yet? I swear that kid is a ghost.”

Tribute with the most to prove?
“I think a lot of people would fall into this category, but not necessarily because I think they need to prove themselves to anyone. I think they just hold themselves to a higher standard. Off the bat I want to say the District Four girls. Tati, of course, trying to follow in her sister’s footsteps. And I know Laney has something to prove to the other Careers back home. I think they’re going to be forces to be reckoned with.”

Most likely to lose their mind in the Games?
“I mean, Vin just kinda gives me unhinged energy already. I’ll be steering clear of him, that’s for sure.”

Most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse?
“Siberite. That kid would just beat up the zombies before they could even get to him.”

Most likely to actually be a spy?
“Wolf seems to have this double-agent secret-life thing going on. She would make the best spy, no doubt about it.”

Most likely to become a millionaire?
“I’m pretty sure Sacrifice already is so this is kind of a cop out answer. But I mean, have you seen her clothes? GORGEOUS! I could never pull off half the things she wears!”

Most likely to poison a Gamemaker?
“Tigs. :).”

Most likely to be the class clown?
“Tavi was 100% the most popular kid in his grade. Centre of attention, life of the party, always in the middle of everything.”

Most likely to trip on a sword?
“Is it just me or does Bentley give off himbo vibes? Not sure how much is going on up there, but bless him, he’s a sweetie.”

The audience laughs once more for good measure, and all too soon Arcadia’s time on stage is coming to an end. Caesar thanks her for being there, which is met with a most enthusiastic reply: “Oh it's my absolute pleasure, have me back any time! I hope you all learnt something about my fellow Tributes!”

The pause before her final parting words is calculated, albeit subtle. “We are worth so much more than you could ever imagine, if only we had the chance to show you.”