The Capital Games (a writer games)

Torao Ariwa Tribute Interview

TORAO ARIWA

The tiger idea is still firmly lodged in my stylists head. Sure I don't look as stupid as I did for the chariot entrance but my outfit is still shocking. It's like my stylist sees me as joke or a object to mess around with...

I've been dressed in a simple black suit and tie. I would look respectable if it wasn't for the bright orange shirt I've been forced to wear. And what's worse is that I was pinned down as the shaved me! I loved my stubble! My stylist is a heartless git who is probably eagerly awaiting my death. I would even put money on the fact that he has betted on how long I'll last in the arena. Jerk!

Just watching the other interviews it's easy to see the types of questions that they ask. Things like strategy and allies. Joanna is her typical rude self, Sky is quiet and cunning while Ravea reminds me of a tribute from the 64th Hunger Games who everyone nicknamed Foxface. Except this fox was planning our deaths.

When I'm called up it's a disgrace to see that I get a hard, plastic chair while they get nice, soft, ones. Joanna is the first one to speak "Torao. Torao Tiger... It has a certain charm doesn't it?" I ignore her as it's clear from her smile that she's trying to incite a reaction from me. "Aw You know what? I'm going to call you TT from now on. Short for Torao Tiger"

"Joanna! That's enough" Ravea scolds "Tell us about your life before the rebellion"

"Okay, I guess. I had everything I wanted and more. I had a job in my parents shop and I had a nice house." Strangely I was pretty calm about the interview.

"What shop does your parents own? Tigris's old shop?" Joanna asks with a laugh. I bet she thinks she funny.

"No actually it's a food shop. They import desserts from all over Panem to sell" I tell her matter of factly.

Joanna looks as if she's about to retort but Sky jumps in "What do you think of the games?"

"I hate it! You're just wanting to cause trouble and for that I hate you!" I growl

"Whoa calm down" she laughs rolling her eyes.

"Do you have a strategy?" Ravea is glaring at me with hatred... Did I offend her? Whoops...

I nod "Yeah, Kill everybody"

Joanna lets out a humourless laugh "Good luck with that. Any allies that we need to know about? If not is there anyone you want as an ally?"

"None and it's likely there never will be an ally for me. I don't want one when I'm just going to need to kill them anyway." I tell them honestly, I don't want to make any friends then have to kill them.

Sky nods "I see. Any tributes you fear?"

"I don't have time to fear anyone. If I fear any of them then I can't kill them and I need to kill them"

"You got a nine in training. You pleased with that?" Ravea folds her arms across her chest still glaring at me.

I turn to face the audience, I can see a multitude of different colours. It's like a giant rainbow. "Yeah, It means the others are going to underestimate me"

"Finally!" Joanna finishes with a flourish "Who do you want to sponsor you? and why?"

"I don't care who sponsors me. I can win with or without sponsors. Your choice!" I don't even wait for the bell to ring before I stand up and walk back to my place.