10th - Malachor Interview

It's interesting being in the Capitol. I've heard so much about it, but it definitely beats anything I've ever imagined. In fact, it's quite terrifying being here. I was removed from my street clothes and instantly thrown into something nice. Getting dressed up is hard. I'd rather look like I just crawled out of bed, but that isn't an option here. It's never an option anymore. I just smile and force myself to sit through it. This interview is a chance, and I don't know what it will do, but maybe it can help me. Maybe it'll give me everything I need to find power and strength. I'm not sure what talking can do, and I know I'm doing to choose my words carefully, but maybe it's part of it. Maybe this is what's going to make or break me. I'm sure I'm already popular seeing as I volunteered.

Finally they are done dressing me, and I'm escorted from my room to some other room. It's interesting being in here, and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. I hear muffled sounds of a small group of people, and I swallow trying to keep a lump from forming. I take my seat, and I know that what happens here is important especially when I notice peacekeepers are pointing their guns at me. I know for fact I need to choose my words carefully. I need to make sure that everything is okay. I need to make sure that I don't put anyone I love in danger. Sometimes I say I don't care, but I do care. I do want people to know that I have a tiny bit of heart. I place a fake smile on my face when Harlan Godfrey starts talking. "Firstly, I hear you like to dance. Is that so?"

Dancing is part of my life, and I know this question is an easy one. "I do." I say as I try not to look around. "It's not something I'm comfortable showing quite yet. When I make it back, I will perform for you all." I'm not sure how people react to it because there isn't any sound, and it's terrifying, but maybe it was a good answer as nothing happens. And Harlan immediately jumps into the next question. I'm told someone else volunteered, and it sort of catches me off guard until I'm asked about who I volunteered for. Of course I was emotional, my little sister, she doesn't deserve this yet. I had to save her despite it being for selfish reasons. "She's my sister. Didn't think it was right for her to be reaped so young." I'll never tell them the real reason though. I just want the fame. "She will be who I am fighting for."

"Pardon my forwardness, but I wonder: Are you willing to do anything it takes to survive?" I've thought about this many times before now. It's an obvious answer, and I don't want to hesitate much, but yes, I'll do whatever it takes to win. "I'm more than willing." I smile even larger hoping to get the point across, but I really just want to leave. I'm tired and exhausted, and I want to rest before whatever is planned begins. "Any parting words?" I think for a moment trying to take it all in. "I'll be back." I pause hoping to add dramatic effect on it. "Keep the seat warm will you?" I plan on winning, and I want it to be known. After the interview is finished, I'm escorted away. I hope I did enough.