The Second Annual Writer Games!

Interviews: Rhydian Hawke

Rhydian sits in his seat shaking, he is up next for his interview. He is nervous and beyond terrified this interview is how he will get sponsors. He needs to get people to like him which won't be hard considering how light and easy going he is. He starts to think of home, of her, he knows the odds are low of him returning home but he is not giving up he is going to fight.

"Rhydian Hawke" His name is called, he stands and walks onto the stage. He puts on a practiced award winning smile hiding his fear which he has mastered. If she was watching which she had to be he knew she could see right through it. She always could tell when he was lying or faking, not even his parents could do that.

"Hello Rhydian nice of you to join us here!" Silvia exclaims

"It's my pleasure to be here" He says sending a wink into the crowd

He walks over to his seat and sits down turning to face Silvia. Her neon orange dress was blinding him but he smiled and told her he loved it, he had to get on the capitol's good side.

"So how are you enjoying the capitol?" She asked

"It's lovely, it's so big though go lost quite a few time already" He said causing laughter in the crowd. That was good he thought it meant they liked him. "The food is excellent though, much better than my mother could make. No offence mom" He said sending the crowd into more laughter.

"Is there anything you miss back home?" she asked

"I miss the calmness and my family. I also miss my girlfriend Jessamine, love you!" He said looking directly into the camera

"Why did you volunteer?"

"Jessamine's brother was called and I couldn't let him go. He is so tiny and weak, still a child, I at least have a chance." Rhydian said and you could hear "Aws"  going through the crowd.

"Tell me about her." Silvia commanded

"She is.." He thinks for a moment before continuing "Unexplainable, she is perfect. She can make me laugh whenever I need to and is always there for me, I love her"

"Do you think you can win? If so what would you do?"

"I defiantly think I have a shot at becoming victor. If I win I'm going to ask Jessamine to marry me and I will give money to both of our families to live on. They will never have to work another day in their life if I can help it." 

"Who do you think stands out this year?"

Rhydian had to think about that one, he quickly ran other tributes through his head before answering.

"The district four female and the district 2 male, Kat and Achilles I believe. They look like they could kill someone in less than 2 seconds."

"That I agree with, I just spoke to Achilles and I was a tad frightened. Do you think you would be able to kill them?"

"I believe I would be, they have a huge ego and that is a major disadvantage."

"Ok I think we have time for one last question, who do you believe to be the weakest threat?"

"I'm not going to say someone is the weakest, everyone in there will be a threat. Underestimating someone's ability could be deadly so I am going to be on guard"  Silvia nods at his answer respecting that. A buzzer goes off signaling his time is up.

"Rhydian Hawke ladies and gentlemen!" Rhydian sends one last wink before leaving the stage.

He watches the rest of the interview making mental notes on each tribute. He notices the district 12 girl right away, she reminds him of a younger Jessamine. He hopes he will not run into her but if the chance comes he will not hold back from killing her.