My Morphling ; Finnick Odair

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Like the start of all Victory Tours, I'm outside the Victor's Village waiting to be interviewed with Caesar Flickerman. 

I'm not nervous, now I've realized how incredible easy it is to twist the people of the Capitol around your finger, I no longer worry about what I should say or shouldn't. They adore anything that comes out my mouth anyway.

"You ready?" Fin asks, squeezing my hand

"Well, I guess I have to be anyway!" It's not as though I get a choice. Being all smiley and fake to the people of the Capitol tires me. 

"Well, if it was my choice, I would rather your beauty wasn't flaunted all over the Capitol." He says in a hushed voice. 

"I'm here! I'm here everyone!" Blushina Sopheles, the escort of District 4, arrives in a hurry. I was told she was experiencing a delay with the Capitol trains. She scurries over to me and gives me a big sloppy kiss on each cheek.

Behind her, follows another District 4 tribute, Adrian Bach. He wasn't chosen to mentor me for my games, but I'm still not sure whether that's a good thing, or more of a bad thing. Given his well-known alcohol habit. It's almost as President Snow had hand-picked the mentors and the tributes this year, forcing Finnick to mentor his best and closest friend, the girl he might love. 

Everyone knows that it can't be a coincidence, but no one would dare to speak out. 

"Aah, if it isn't the Capitol princess! Come here." He engulfs me in an awkward hug, clearly half-sober and he smells like he hasn't showered in weeks. What disgusts me is that he probably hasn't. As well of smelling foul, he also reeks of beer. 

After what seems like years he lets me go. Allowing me to finally respond to Blushina.

"Blushina! How are you? I hope the train ride wasn't too agonizing!"

"No, no it was fine! The train delays were unexpected, yes, but we've made it here on time, haven't we?" 

"Blushina, no one cares about your blooming train ride. Where's Finnick? He's made a hell of a mentor, he has." 

"Adrian! How are things? Still not sober, I see?" Finnick jokes

"There's the machine! You know I wouldn't last a morning sober, boy!"

"You've made a beautiful victor over here!" He continues 

"I know, she is beautiful,"

"But I didn't make her, she won with her own talents and wits, they were always there, if it were up to me, I'd say she's the strongest victor yet."

I blush and try to conceal it somehow. The things this boy does to me.

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you, Nerissa Alvaro! Victor of the 66th Hunger Games!" 

I smile at the screen as I hear the automated cheer and laughter. Is there really a crowd there, or is it just prerecorded sounds they're using, I wonder? 

"We've all been absolutely ecstatic to see your absolutely beautiful self again, Nerissa!"

"Aww, well I've been more than excited to see all of you again, it's been far too long!"

"You're too kind to us! Well, before we get the privilege of seeing you in person again, you've got your victory tour to look forward to! Don't you?" 

Look forward to? All I'll be reminded is of the countless tributes I've murdered. All I'll be reminded of is my time in the games. All I'll be reminded of is Anson.

"Yes, that is true." I lie

"Well which District are you most looking forward to arrive at?" 

"Oh, definitely District 8."

There's some truth in that. I want to be able to honor Fern's death with my words. I want to be able to show everyone how much her death truly meant to me.

"Of course, of course" Caesar replies in a soft tone, realizing this may be a sensitive topic. 

"Well, Nerissa, have a great time! We'll be impatiently waiting for you, here in the Capitol! Might I add, you look stunning tonight, we can't wait to see what you'll be wearing for the upcoming party!"

"I'm honored, Caesar! And Seqouia always has something special in mind, she's the most amazing stylist in the whole of Panem! I'll see you all very, very soon, don't you worry!"

The interview ends, allowing me to finally breathe. 

Blushina and Seqouia run up to me and start gushing about how well I handled the interview.

They even told me that I'm "better than Finnick!" which I guess is quite a big compliment.

Mags comes up to me, tapping my back in congrats and Adrian gives me a thumbs up. All whilst Fin looks at me with pure admiration.

I love my team.

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So I know this was very short, but a new chapters coming up very, very soon!

I promise! :))))