District 4 Interview ✗ Aquarius Sotello
Glint: Please join me in welcoming our next tribute! All the way from District Four, Aquarius Sotello! *crowd applauds and cheers*
Aquarius: *walks on stage with a soft smile and gives a wave to the crowd as he crosses the stage to Glint. He shakes her hand and they exchange an embrace before taking their seats* Evening, Ms. Lovewood, it's great to be with you and the crowd tonight!
Glint: Oh, we're happy to have you, Mr. Sotello! And, please, call me Glint! We're all friends here. *crowd laughs* Let's get right into it. Now, a question that's been on everyones mind since we first learned your name: are you in fact, an aquarius?
Aquarius: *chuckles, crowd laughs in the background.* I am.
Glint: Did your parents have a particular reason for choosing your name?
Aquarius: *Opens his mouth to answer only to pause* ...you know, I never asked. Your guess is as good as mine, but you'll be the first to know if I ever find out. *everyone laughs*
Glint: I'll hold you to that! Speaking of, your parents are the present owners of an aquarium out in Four. Oh, the name escapes me...
Aquarius: Proteus' Cradle.
Glint: That's it! I can't say I've ever been there myself unfortunately. *turns to the audience* What about our lovely crowd? *scattered bursts of cheers and applause*
Aquarius: You haven't? You're breaking my heart here, Glint. *crowd laughs*
Glint: Oh, I have some time off approaching. Maybe I'll take a vacation to Four!
Aquarius: I'll hold you to that. *winks*
Glint: I never break my promises. *laughs* So, tell us, do you work at the aquarium?
Aquarius: I practically grew up there.
Glint: Ah, that must be lovely! You and your parents must be very close then, hmm?
Aquarius: *chuckles lightly and allows a soft, somber smile to linger* Very.
Glint: It must be hard then to be away from them after so long together. *frowns and gives hand a squeeze, crowd aaaw's*
Aquarius: *nods* I just, hope they're not letting the place go to hell without me around.
Glint: *joins the crowd in a laugh* I'm sure they're eager for you to return! *resumes her smile* So tell me, when you're not keeping the family business together, *shoots an exaggerated wink at the camera, scattered laughter* what do you do to keep busy? Let me guess: fun in the sun, long walks on the beach?
Aquarius: Guilty as charged *chuckles* But, I actually help out with some restoration projects throughout the District.
Glint: Oh, that's new! What sort of projects?
Aquarius: It varies; sometimes it's helping rebuild homes, other times it's volunteering at soup kitchens. Wherever I can help out, every little bit helps in the long run, right? *crowd cheers and applauds*
Glint: So very true! That's very noble and admirable of you! Is that the type of work you wish to pursue in the future, or are you destined for the family business?
Aquarius: I haven't planned that far ahead. *chuckles*
Glint: Let's come back to the present moment! You've been in the Capitol for a little over a week. How are you finding our beautiful city? *crowd cheers and applauds loudly*
Aquarius: I definitely feel like a fish out of water. *scattered laughter* But, it's breath taking, something different happening every day.
Glint: We like to keep things interesting here. *smirks* How do you feel about your private training score?
Aquarius: Surprised, honestly. *laughs* I can only hope for the best from here on out.
Glint: And, we wish you all the best in the days to come! Now, we only have a moment or two left. The Capitols own Mr. Aaru Rivera has expressed an interest in sponsoring you. *scattered applause* Any thoughts?
Aquarius: *looks into the camera* I can't express how thankful I am that you're considering me for sponsorship. If I am to receive your aid in the Arena, know that you will not be disappointed, and that I always hold true to my promises.
Glint: Promises? What promise?
Aquarius: Have to keep some secrets for the Arena. *smiles*
Glint: Oh, fine then! *audience laughs* Unfortunately we are all out of time, Mr. Sotello. Do you have any final words for your loved ones back home?
Aquarius: *pauses and looks into the camera, retaining his smile* I miss you all, too.
Glint: Aquarius Sotello, everyone! *audience cheers and applauds. Aquarius stands with Glint, gives her one last embrace before walking off the stage with a smile on his face and passing an occasional wave to the audience*