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Post by Seryna on Apr 13, 2012 14:48:09 GMT -5
After the first day of training and lunch, the tributes had a few more hours in the training center before they were told to have dinner with their mentor. Elena and Joel joined Femra as she entered the dining room. Hiram was present, filling his plate with vegetables. Today's main courses were turkey legs, chicken pot pies, rolls, roasted potatoes and asparagus. Several plates of sweet rolls and fruit tarts were set about the table.
He gestured for the tributes to sit. "Get eating." He advised. Joel eagerly began filled his plate, while Elena was more reserved.
"Now what did you think of your first day?" Hiram asked the tributes. "Those careers are homicidal." Elena observed, buttering a roll.
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 13, 2012 17:02:02 GMT -5
"I agree. They're crazy! And so intent on winning. You know, hopefully an underdog will win." I stated, nudging Elena in the elbow.
I still can't believe she came here with me...she needs to go home.
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Post by Seryna on Apr 13, 2012 17:07:07 GMT -5
Elena glanced towards Femra, curious what Femra wanted to say to her.
"We can't rely on hope." Hiram said heavily. "What stations have you attended, Femra? Have you considered an alliance?"
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 13, 2012 17:09:32 GMT -5
"I've been at First Aid and Medicinal & Edible Plants. And I have already begun an alliance..." I said, with a hint of disappointment because I didn't include my best friend in this choice.
"So. What stations have you guys been to?" I questioned Elena and Joel. I hope I was able to change the subject.
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Post by Seryna on Apr 13, 2012 17:32:38 GMT -5
"I went to the knot tying and sword training stations." Elena said simply. "I started at the Archery station," Joel began. " - and then I tried the sword training station. I met Odin there. He seemed like he was hinting after an alliance, but we didn't cement anything."
"You may want to." Hiram emphasized. "With so many tributes in this arena; an alliance could be the difference between whether you sleep at all the first night. Or if someone can help heal you if you are badly injured."
"We should discuss your strategy for the interview. Each of you needs to decide how you want to be perceived. Being forgotten is a death sentence in the Games."
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 13, 2012 17:35:50 GMT -5
"Cool," I quickly said to Joel and Elena, "and I don't have any good ideas. I may be good at crafting, but I always have something in mind."
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Post by Seryna on Apr 13, 2012 17:43:10 GMT -5
"What do you have in mind?" Hiram questioned you. "You have to think of a unique angle for yourself. You are Femra the - ?" He made a questioning gesture, forcing you to wonder what you should fill in the blank with.
"I want to be confident." Joel declared. "Maybe even cocky. I might not know what I'm doing, but they don't need to know that."
"I want to have their sympathies." Elena decided. "Play up how unfair it was that I was chosen, after what my family has already been through. I definitely want the other tributes to overlook me, so I won't try and look fierce for the Game Makers."
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 13, 2012 18:53:50 GMT -5
I'm Femra the Great of course! I want their money. Their sponsors. I need this to win. So do you Elena. Don't give up, please.
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Post by Seryna on Apr 13, 2012 22:42:09 GMT -5
(OOC: was that all spoken? I don't see quotations. I'm going to act like it was spoken, let me know if it wasn't.)
"I'm not giving up." Elena replied, sounding quizzical. "But I do want to play on people's emotions. I think people were emotionally invested in Conrad and Cypress."
"Why are you great?" Hiram questioned Femra. "Describe yourself like you will to Cesar during your interview."
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 13, 2012 22:51:30 GMT -5
(Yes, I apologize!)
"Oh...ok. My bad Elena, I took it the wrong way. And good point..Thanks for giving me an idea!" I said with a smile.
"Well, Hiram, I'm great in being crafty. With my surroundings. I can make anything I want with anything you give me. Make the people understand that I'm not a little girl, I can do more than they think. I want to stun them."
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Post by Seryna on Apr 14, 2012 12:46:00 GMT -5
"Stun them with crafts..." Hiram said slowly. "One thing you need to remember is that it will take you time to construct something. You'll have to find materials and ways to join them together. Obviously, you can't do it at Cornucopia; but you could look for tools and gear that you can use to make things. Do you have a plan for Cornucopia?"
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 14, 2012 15:30:24 GMT -5
"Yes, I know. When I get to the forest or wherever my alliance and I go is where I will go searching for materials to build things with. And the Cornucopia.." I was shocked. I didn't expect this question. I didn't want to think about the Cornucopia, so I never thought about what I would do, "well, I plan on going for the closest backpack and staying near my allies. They can't get rid of me on the first day." I said with a wink.
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Post by Seryna on Apr 15, 2012 21:07:48 GMT -5
"You do need to think about what to do at Corncucopia."[/b] Hiram emphasized. "Your allies will try and help you; but you need to make sure that you get out of there alive. Are you planning on picking up good gear or crafting tools; or will you run as soon as you grab the closest pack? You do need tools to craft things."[/b]
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 15, 2012 21:20:03 GMT -5
"Hiram, I...I don't know." I said with a sigh.
"I guess I'll take the closest bag. I need to get out of there as soon as possible. And if there is no crafting materials in my backpack, I'm sure my allies will share with me since they know I'm the craftiest there."
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Post by Seryna on Apr 15, 2012 23:17:36 GMT -5
" As long as you're certain that you can trust them. You do need to find out what they can do and what they expect of you. Since you're going with crafty, do you have any stories you can share with Cesar about things you've made back at home?"[/b]
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 16, 2012 16:48:37 GMT -5
"Yes, I trust all of them. 100%." I realized that after saying that, that I am basically relying on my allies to keep me alive.
"And the interview...no. I haven't thought about any of it. I haven't thought ahead. Do you have any ideas on what to say?" I asked Hiram.
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Post by Seryna on Apr 26, 2012 17:46:05 GMT -5
"Trusting them at first is just fine."[/b] Hiram replied. "But remember that they want to live, too. You need to stay aware of that."
"You want to think of something that will make you memorable..." [/b]Hiram said, considering you. "If you want to go with 'Femra the Great'; you may want to go with looking very confident and self assured. Or perhaps choose another aspect of your personality to highlight."[/b]
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Post by seanman1224 on Apr 30, 2012 19:00:22 GMT -5
"Yeah, I know Hiram. It's just hard to think about." I sadly stated.
"And Hiram, I honestly don't know what I want to look like. You're the artist. I'm very crafty, so maybe we could make my dress out of nature?"
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Post by Seryna on May 1, 2012 12:25:36 GMT -5
"You want to talk about the outfits for the parade?" Hiram stated. "You can talk to your stylists about that. I'm sure they'd like to incorporate your ideas. Do you have any other questions about the Arena for me?
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Post by seanman1224 on May 1, 2012 19:44:15 GMT -5
"Well, could you give us a hint on the mutants? And maybe hints about strengths and weaknesses of tributes?" I said with a smile.
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Post by Seryna on May 8, 2012 13:22:15 GMT -5
"Mutants change every Arena." Hiram replied. "They are always engineered to be a challenge. If you see one; evaluate them carefully. Study thier form - how they move. One two legs or four? Can they swim? Can they fly? As you move around the arena; look for good hiding places. If something doesn't have wings; get up high. If it has wings; get somewhere where you can hide; such as a cave. Always stay aware of where you are and where your favorite hiding place is."
He paused.
"I shouldn't have to tell you that the careers this year are aggressive and dangerous. Its best to stay away from them. That District 7 male, Tank, is strong and big; but seems not to be aggressive.
Rory and Rowan are going to be difficult to figure out. They don't seem aggressive. They seem very social.
That Jace is shaping up to be a charmer. He seems to have the cameras figured out; and the Capitol loves smiling, attractive tributes."
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