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MASON BANNER | DISTRICT 5
Caesar: Good evening, Mason! Tell us about what you're wearing tonight.
Mason: Well, I am wearing this beautiful blue smoking. I have specifically asked for something in blue tones, since I love this colour so much! I also have this ring, which has a compass on it. My mother gave it to me when I was ten.
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What have you thought about the Capitol so far? What's your favorite part?
I must say, the Capitol is really as magnificent as everyone says. I am really intrigued by the flashing lights, the music and the extravagance of this place. My personal favourite is the view I have from the window of my room. It seems almost like I can see millions of stars when I look down at night. This is something I truly will miss.
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Are you nervous? With this being a Quarter Quell, what are your thoughts on the twist?
Of course, I am excited, I never been to another Hunger Games before. [he smiles] No, but seriously, I am really nervous. I don't know what exactly to expect. Especially the twist is very interesting this year, I think.
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What kind of arena are you hoping for this year?
I would really like an urban themed arena, to be honest with you Ceasar. It would feel like home and I think it would give me a more comfortable feeling than a forest or swamp. If you can call it comfortable (laughs). But since this is a quarter quell, I think the arena will be something no one will expect. But I can't say I am not curious to find out!
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Do you feel prepared? What did you think of your training score? (Mason received a score of 10).
I am happy with my training score, which was a 10. But I don't know if I feel prepared. I don't know if you can ever be prepared for the games, really. But I try not to worry too much about it, since I made the best out of these last days here. For example, I always tend to wander around the streets at nighttime, clearing my mind and living in the moment. And then, I forget about the games and just enjoy the time I have right here now.
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Do you think you have what it takes to become a victor? Who are you fighting for?
As I said, I don't know if I have a chance of winning. There are many good and skilled fighters among the tributes I must say. I never learned how to hold a weapon or how to defend myself, but the training really was helpful. Using my knowledge of chemistry and physics, I may have an advantage since I am not reliant on weapons. If the others can't catch me, they can't kill me.
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Any shoutouts for anyone back home?
Well, I love my district, so I guess this is a shoutout for everyone back home. I uh hope you are all good! Take care, I miss you! [he smiles]
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Thoughts on the other tributes? Have you made any notable friends or enemies?
I got along with the others pretty well, there are also some I agreed to ally with. But I am not telling you, since we want to be that a surprise, don't we? Although I can tell you that I grew very close to my district partner Loxan. We never were that bonded back home, but it was nice seeing that we weren't so different than we always thought.
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Any last thoughts before we let you go?
I just want to say thank you. Even if I probably won't return, these last days were mesmerizing for me and being able to experience the Capitols luxury was truly amazing.
So, thank you, everyone!
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