[This is a very well-buit simulation of what it's like to be in an arena as a tribute. She feels isolated and uncomfortable, there are a lot of strangers nearby, and she just knows there are mutts out there, prowling. Why, she thinks she sees the dim light reflected back at her from a pair of eyes!
She's not sure how she got here, of course, but she supposes it's a new layer of escort training -- to try and get her to understand a little better how the tributes will feel once they've left her care.
Standing, she brushes off her skirt (this floor is filthy!) and heads to the person nearest her.]
What an impressive place! Do you think they'll let us out soon? I'd like to wash my hands and get back to work. I'm so busy, you see, planning my first Victory Tour!
[fear #2 - but a dream?]
[This is just a terrible dream. She's going to wake up soon.
Soon.
Soon.
...right?]
Oh goodness--! C-Can anyone hear me?
[When no one responds, her eyes fill with tears. She's not religious, but suddenly she finds herself praying for rescue.]
[rage - how rude!]
Why is everyone here so rude! [she says to no one in particular.]
Really. They could at least smile when you say hello!
Effie Trinket | The Hunger Games
[This is a very well-buit simulation of what it's like to be in an arena as a tribute. She feels isolated and uncomfortable, there are a lot of strangers nearby, and she just knows there are mutts out there, prowling. Why, she thinks she sees the dim light reflected back at her from a pair of eyes!
She's not sure how she got here, of course, but she supposes it's a new layer of escort training -- to try and get her to understand a little better how the tributes will feel once they've left her care.
Standing, she brushes off her skirt (this floor is filthy!) and heads to the person nearest her.]
What an impressive place! Do you think they'll let us out soon? I'd like to wash my hands and get back to work. I'm so busy, you see, planning my first Victory Tour!
[fear #2 - but a dream?]
[This is just a terrible dream. She's going to wake up soon.
Soon.
Soon.
...right?]
Oh goodness--! C-Can anyone hear me?
[When no one responds, her eyes fill with tears. She's not religious, but suddenly she finds herself praying for rescue.]
[rage - how rude!]
Why is everyone here so rude! [she says to no one in particular.]
Really. They could at least smile when you say hello!
[Manners are serious business.]