Tribute

Publicity

     The Capitol is the same as it was last time. People in silly outfits trying to decide which kid to root for, and which to let die. It wasn't a warm welcome, I was used to it. They lead us to our rooms, and left us alone for a couple hours. Later, they came in to take us to our designers. Mine's name was Pearl, and she had the idea to put me in a red dress with thorns like a rose, because district 11 is about agriculture and gardening. Now, I'm not a girl who really cares about what they're wearing, wears makeup 24/7 or has to stop to do their hair 47 times a day. As long as I'm covered up and look half decent, I'm good. But I admit, I liked it. Besides, the dress was the least of my problems.
The chariots were the same as last time, only they were doing it during the day. Bran's outfit was a cute suit covered in vines and rose petals. It was amazing. I looked at the other chariots and saw Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mallark, with outfits that were on fire. They would definitely be noticed and sponsored. I held Bran's hand and he looked at me strangely. "Relax, it's for sponsors." I mumbled. He nodded at looked forwards, up at Snow. The chariots came to a stop and the president started a speech. I zoned out. I looked around at the other tributes. They were dressed in brilliant costumes. There were Roman warriors, animals, and of course, fires. I looked back at Snow as he finished talking. I was relived to get off the chariots. Once we were away from the crowd I left to find Pearl. I found her in her office. "You were stunning darling!" She said as soon as she saw me. "Thanks I guess." I mumbled and sat down on a chair in the corner. "So, I have some ideas for you next interview already..." She rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a sketch pad. She handed it to me and sat down. As I flipped through the pages, she was twirling her red hair on her finger. She looked nervous. "What's wrong?" I asked while examining a skirt she designed. "Oh, I was just waiting to see if you liked them." She pushed her glasses up on the bridge of her nose. "Ok..." I flipped to the next page and stopped. It was a dress that looked like a Sakura bloom. I pulled out the wooden flower in my pocket. I handed her the papers. "I like this one." I told her. "Ooh, that's a good one. I'll get started right away. You can go back to your room dear, I'll see you tomorrow." She motioned to the door and pulled some fabric from a cabinet. "Bye" I mumbled as I left.