WHAT: Former allies meet again.
WHEN: Day 20 [12/23], early afternoon.
WHERE: Meadow.
STATUS: Complete log.
Dory and I already figured it out between us. The plan is, we're going to stick together as long as we can, and give everyone a good 4 vs. 4 show in the end. Best outcome for everyone.
But it's gonna be me who comes out top, so if you're going to bet on someone or put all your eggs in one basket, it should be my basket. I'd be a real credit to 4, prove that we're every bit the same volunteer force as 1 and 2 and we're not flukes. You heard all the applause at my interview. People love me, and I'm betting my goddamn life they want me back.
And when I win, I mentor her sisters. Deal?
So our 11 can't feel pain. That doesn't mean he can't die. Right?
Also, what should our strategy be at the start? I know we want to take out the Five girl with the good score, and probably the Nines too, since they look like they'll be together and I didn't expect those scores from them. Do you think it's better to try to find the ones we really want to target right away even if it takes a while and save the littler ones for later, or are we going to take any kills we can get on the first day so the sponsors notice us right away?
And how do I know when it's time to leave the rest of the pack? And when I do, should I take Marlin with me? He'd be helpful hunting down the rest if we were on our own, but I know I don't trust him once the other threats are dead. I'm not worth as much to him as he is to me, unless he gets hurt or weakened or the arena is all water again, and I'm not counting on any of that.
I know you're probably thinking of choosing him over me, especially with his score, but I want this more than he does. If you favor him, fine, but I am going to kill him if it comes down to it, with or without your help. I just want you to know that.
Each tribute has a short 3-5 minute interview with Caesar the night before the Games begin.