games → CATO HADLEY ✓

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I walk carefully and slowly into District one's living quarters, making sure that I waste as much time as possible.

"Oh, you're here!" Glimmer says, pulling me towards the dining room. I inwardly groan to myself. Why did I have to do this? "Guys, c'mon, Taylor's here."

"Finally." Marvel smiles, and pulls me into the seat next to him. I smile back at him, and sit down. Glimmer looks at me, smirks, and wiggles her eyebrows while gesturing at the two of us.

I roll my eyes, and shake my head at her.

"Hello, Taylor." Enobaria speaks up, taking a seat across from me, and next to Glimmer. Brutus follows behind her, and sits beside Enobaria. "I hope you enjoyed the tribute parade." She begins as Avoxes place plates full of delicious food in front of us.

"I did, actually. I feel like I gained a few sponsors," I say, hoping that I wouldn't mess this up. Because I certainly need allies in these games. If not, I'll be dead in the bloodbath.

"We spoke with Elaina just a few minutes ago, and she informed us that you had gained quite a bit of sponsors." Brutus says, nodding.

"That's always good to hear."

"So, what weapons are you good at using?" Marvel asks, not hesitating to dig into his phone. I, on the other hand, don't want to eat all of this food. It'll give me an advantage during the games- being able to survive without loads of food for a while.

"I'm good with a spear, but even better with an axe. I do okay with daggers and knives." I say. "But axes are my definite favorite."

"Axes are a great choice. Marvel has a talent with spears, and Glimmer can shoot pretty well with a bow and arrow." Enobaria says between her bites of roast beef and thin slices of potato.

"What do you plan to go for during the Interviews?" Brutus asks as soon as Enobaria is finished. I sigh.

"I haven't really planned that, yet. I've easily gotten down to either: deadly and confident, silent and resourceful, or a plain but astute kind of tribute." Marvel raises his eyebrows and Enobaria and Brutus smirk.

"I think you'll do just fine in this alliance." Marvel pipes, while the others nod in agreement.

"Well, I'm very sorry that I'm late, but I ran into some extra guests." Plequa, Marvel and Glimmers' escort, says cheerfully, entering the room. I mentally slap myself as Cato, Clove, Cashmere, and Gloss walk in. Perfect. Note the sarcasm.

"Sorry for the intrusion, but we figured that right now would be the best time to have a chat with Taylor." Cashmere gestures towards me.

"Oh, no, that's perfectly fine. We were just talking about her, actually. Why don't you join us?" Brutus suggests. These people are nicer than they seem...