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WAVERLY ASTER| DISTRICT 2
Caesar: Good evening, Waverly! Tell us about what you're wearing tonight.
Waverly: My stylist knows that my favorite color is pink, if that wasn’t obvious from my parade costume, but I’ve also come to consider her a friend and have told her about my family a bit. My parents call me their “star” and my stylist really wanted to incorporate this concept into my outfit. That’s why there are gold stars embroidered on my dress. All of my accessories and makeup are star-themed as well. It’s definitely much fancier than I’m used to but I love it, I really feel like a princess! I think my parents will love it as well.
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What have you thought about the Capitol so far? What's your favorite part?
The Capitol has been lovely! I’ve never been here before, but my parents have been and they told me all about its splendor! They weren’t exaggerating, either, everything is so much bigger and better than back home. It’s hard to choose a favorite part, but I’d have to say either the people or the food! I’ve never had such rich desserts as I have over the past few days, my favorite is the pineapple tart, and everyone I’ve met has been so kind!
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Are you nervous? With this being a Quarter Quell, what are your thoughts on the twist?
Actually, yes Caesar, I am nervous. I know that’s probably shocking to hear but the twist this year adds an almost social element that’s not usually there. Of course you have to be “social” enough to make allies every year, but this year people could vote for you to die simply because you looked at them wrong or were mean on the elevator. I think it’s definitely an interesting take and while I think it’s going to be fun for the audience to watch, I’m not looking forward to having to participate. I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to single out one person every day to vote for. I think killing someone in combat is different - say, for instance, I were to get into a fight with someone and we were both armed. If I were to kill them then I think it’s fair, but to put a name on a piece of paper seems cowardly and cheap, almost.
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What kind of arena are you hoping for this year?
I think I’d do well in a flat environment, I’m not very good at climbing or scaling things so any mountains would not suit me well. Maybe a plain or forest environment. I know last year there was a swamp and a castle, so maybe something like that? Although I’m sure the Gamemakers wouldn’t be so boring as to recycle last year’s ideas… I do like the idea of buildings or structures of some kind. They would provide places to hide and also good vantage points for seeing the whole arena, I think.
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Do you feel prepared? What did you think of your training score? (Waverly received a score of 10).
I feel as prepared as anyone could be for a Quarter Quell. Like I said before, I’m not sure how this twist and voting element will affect my odds, but I’ve been wanting to be here in these games for many years now. During training I really brushed up on my survival and first-aid skills and I think that’ll definitely come in handy, but I’m also very good with weapons. I'm very pleased with my score, too!
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Do you think you have what it takes to become a victor? Who are you fighting for?
I definitely think I have what it takes. I’m strong and I’m smart and I know what I want. District Two has lots of victors and I want to be the next one. I’m fighting for myself, mostly. I volunteered for these Games for a reason and that reason was to win, but I’m also fighting to go home to my family. They supported my decision to volunteer one hundred percent, but I know they weren’t without their worries. There are no guarantees in life but I’m positive I made the right choice when I took that other girl’s place.
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Any shoutouts for anyone back home?
I want to send my love to my parents and my younger sister, Arden. I don’t have much to say other than I hope I make you proud and I hope I’ll see you all again soon.
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Thoughts on the other tributes? Have you made any notable friends or enemies?
Everyone I’ve met here has been so nice. I don’t have many friends back in District Two but I feel like I’ve definitely made some here. I’m in an alliance with a few other tributes and they’ve all come to feel like good friends, I know I’ll be able to depend on them in the arena and I hope they know they can depend on me as well. The other tributes seem really competent, too, so this year will definitely be a difficult one with lots of strong contenders.
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Any last thoughts before we let you go?
I’d just like thank everyone I’ve met so far for their encouragement and support and also wish my fellow tributes luck! Just know that whatever happens in the arena, it’s nothing personal.
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