Across the entirety of Panem, the Reapings are going on. Entire families sit in pens, just waiting to learn their fate. Small children, barely even old enough to be in school, hang onto their mother's best dresses, weeping in terror. Parents hold their children, doing their unsuccessful best to calm them and their fears. The elderly stand hunched, their faces worn and tired. Careers groan, knowing they now have to compete with their trainers for spots. Across all the different reactions, there is but one thought that seems nearly unanimous.
This isn't fair.
All around Panem, escorts take the stage. Cameras whir to life, buzzing with the electricity required to operate them. Outside the Reapings, everything is halted; everybody is present. Everywhere, names are being drawn from bowls - one for families with male members, one for families with females. Some families volunteer. Now, however, there is still one more thing that needs doing.
It's time to decide.
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THE TASK:
- After the Reaping (which you don't need to write, but can if you wish) your family is taken to the Justice Buildings. Normally this is a place used to say your goodbyes; now, it is where the discussion and decision regarding who will be entering the arena takes place. Write this discussion/decision.
- KILLS: None. This task is just to decide who is sponsored and your scores. Like in Masquerade of Martyrs, you will receive notes on your performance this task.
- WORD LIMIT: 1,250 words. This is one of the smaller limits you will be given, but you will be given them each task. This, believe it or not, is to help you stay concise and keep the quality of your writing.
- DUE DATE: Sunday, February 22nd at 10 PM GMT.
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Writer Games | Masquerade of Martyrs & Family Ties
AcciónWriter Games: Masquerade of Martyrs: last updated February 3 2015 Writer Games: Family Ties: last updated April 14 2015 Reuploaded with permission from AEKersey 2019
