#jag.task

 Your muse is at a bar when the one person they don’t want to see walks in. Who are they? How does your muse react?

Onyx. Quite possibly by punching him in the face. She can’t kill him - that wouldn’t look good. Neither would punching him in the face, but at least it’s better than killing him. 

Already Known Skills

Knot Tying -  Exemplary - Used a lot during Raven’s illegal hunting and trapping trips

Edibility -  Exemplary - Learned from Katniss and illegal books from the Hob

Medicinal Plant ID -  Exemplary - Learned from Katniss and experience

First Aid -  Exemplary -  Learned from Katniss and growing up in the woods

Cooking - Competent - Learned from mother and then experience in the woods

Trapping - Exemplary - Learned from experience and illegal books before being trained more by Katniss

Fire Making -  Exemplary - Learned growing up in the woods

Tracking -  Exemplary - Learned from experience and illegal books

Camouflage -  Exemplary - Learned from experience

Hand to Hand - Competent - Learned from Katniss

Self Defense - Competent - Learned from Katniss

Archery - Exemplary - Self learned before being trained more by Katniss

Learned During Training

“Thank you Caesar,” she smiled brightly, moving to sit as the man did the same.

“So, Sapphire,” Caesar began, sitting forward conspirytedly, “can you tell us how you received your training score? It was pretty impressive.”

Diamond gasped in mock shock, hand over her chest as she sat back a bit. “Now Caesar, I think that’s against the rules.” She chuckled. “All you all get to know if how great of a score I earned.”

Caesar nodded in agreement, rolling his eyes playfully as he too sat back in his chair, crossing one leg over another. “Fine fine, you are right, dear Sapphire. It never hurts to try though. Okay, how about this - alliances. Do you have any?”

Sapphire shook her head, “Nu-uh. I plan to go it on my own. Easier that way, especially with only twelve tributes out of the gate. We’re already half way there, thanks Madame President.”

“That is very true.” Caesar agreed. “So then, are you ready to go into the arena? Do you think you have what it takes to win?”

Now it was Sapphire that sat forward, elbows on her knees, very un ladylike. “Obviously I have what it takes. I’ve been training for this since I convinced my mother to let me attend the Academy. I’ve been ready for years.” And she felt as if she had been. Her mother may not have wanted to her to volunteer, but it’d always been Sapphire’s intent.

“Well, Sapphire… a little birdie has told me that you weren’t even supposed to volunteer. There was another person back in One who was supposed to volunteer. Is that correct?”

Sapphire’s smile fell off her face at Caesar’s words, a slight frown turning down the corners of her lips as she thought about that particular fact. “Your little birdie would be correct, Caesar. I wasn’t supposed to volunteer. But that wasn't because of my lack of skill or the academy, but because my mother has too much influence at the academy and she did not want me to volunteer.” She didn’t want anyone in the Capitol thinking she couldn’t do it. It already bothered her enough that her mother didn’t think she could.

Caesar seemed to take that in, letting out a sympathetic sound before continuing. “Well, if Diamond didn’t want you to volunteer, then why did you? Volunteer that is?”

“I volunteered because I know I am more than capable.” Sapphire huffed, irritation growing, “I want to prove that to my mother, that I can and I will do this. I am just as capable as she is and just as capable as Mrs. Santos and fucking Diana.”

Caesar blew a puff of air out, looking to the crowd with widened eyes. This was getting juicy and would sure be the topic of gossip in the coming days. “Alright, take a deep breath Sapphire. Take a deep breath and tell me - why should the sponsors fund you?”

Sapphire’s eyes narrowed. She did not care for being patronized. “Well, I did get the highest score in training and except for the kids from Two and Four, I have the training and skills to back myself. Besides that, many of the sponsors already know me and I them. It’s not like this is the first time that I’ve been to the Capitol. There’s also the fact my mother’s a Victor. We’ve had back to back victors before, but never had a legacy victory - and Trixanna doesn’t count. Her real mom wasn’t a victor.” She was beginning to be done with this conversation, ready to sulk off back stage.

“Well then ladies and gentlemen! We only have time for one more question for this lovely lady. Sapphire,” Caesar leaned forward once more, eyes on the teenager, “if you could say anything to someone back home what would you say and who would it be to?” He asked.

“I don’t know if this counts since she’s here in the Capitol and not back home, but to my mom. I just want her to know that she’s underestimated me and tried to keep me from doing what I wanted. I can and will prove you wrong and I will be a better victor too.” By the time the words were out of her mouth, she was already standing and Caesar was quick to follow, not wanting it to seem if she were fleeing.

“Sapphire Giada ladies and gents! Thank you for your time tonight dear girl, and may the odds be ever in your favor!”

Standing in the wings of the stage, Raven watched the guy from District Eleven’s interview in silence. She appreciated that KyAnne didn’t seem to mind the silence that allowed Raven’s ever analyzing brain to process everything going through it at the moment. Some tv production person signaled to Raven that the current interview was wrapping up. She drew in a slow deep breath, lifting her chin and then waited for the signal to go on stage. Raven knew who she was but she also knew who she needed to be in the Interview in order to get Sponsors. 

Signaled to go on stage, Raven smiled and waved as she crossed the stage towards Caesar fucking Flickerman. She offered her hand to be shaken but instead Caesar lifted to kiss the back of it. The crowd roared. 

Taking her seat, Raven smoothed out her dress. “Raven Baldoni, now that’s a traditional District Twelve name if I’ve ever heard one.” Caesar started. Raven smiled and nodded “Yes, Raven is a family name.” She shared. 

“Speaking of family, Raven, if you could say one thing to someone back home, what would it be?” Raven turned towards the crowd, and cameras, “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll be back home before you know it.” The crowd awed. 

“Do you think you have what it takes to win? It sounds like you do!” Caesar laughed with the crowd. Raven smiled politely “You’re right Caesar, I do think I have what it takes to win. I may not be your classic contender but I think I am a well rounded Tribute and I think I have a good chance of being crowned Panem’s next Victor.” She explained.

Caesar grinned and clapped “I love the confidence and it seems you have the training scores to back up your claim! Can you tell us how you received your training score?” Raven smiled a smile almost edging to a smirk. “Sorry Caesar, I want to keep my best kept secrets a secret until I’m in the Arena.”

“Hopefully you can answer this one, if you could have one thing provided for you in the Arena what would it be?” Caesar raised his brows questioningly “Oh! That is a really good one. I think I would have to go with a way to access portable water. Whether that be purifying tablets or a spile or something else.” Raven decided.

“Now on the flipside, what do you hope to not find in the Arena?” Caesar then asked. “Poison fog for sure. Though now that I said that I bet Valeria will decide the Arena needs some poison fog.” She tried to joke.

Caesar laughed at the joke before quickly moving the interview along, “Are you ready to go in the Arena, Raven?” Raven nodded slowly “I think that is a lot more complex of a question than a lot of people realize. I don’t believe anyone can truly be ready to go in Arena but I feel confident going in. The Games are going to happen whether you’re ready or not.”

“Now, for any of our viewers who did not see Raven’s Reaping, she volunteered. Why did you volunteer, Raven?” Raven couldn’t help her frown. “It was the right thing to do.” She finally decided on.

“You know, seeing you volunteer for that little girl reminded me a lot of someone else. You know who that is?” Raven shook her head no but she didn’t like where this was going. “Katniss Everdeen. You know her right?” Raven nodded “Of course, everyone knows of Katniss.” Raven forced a smile. “Yes, but you know Katniss quite well. She is your Mentor back in Twelve.” Raven’s brows furrowed and she shook her head “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Raven’s pulse was quickening. “That’s alright dear. Thanks for talking with us tonight!”

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Task 001

You should be a pirate!

You like to have some fun with Halloween. It’s your time to put on a character, talk in a funny voice, and demand as much candy as humanly possible. That’s why you should be a pirate: thievin’ on the high seas of sugar!