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I don't know if you've heard, but Regina was taken at the sponsor party tonight, and we're not entirely sure where she is or what's going on. Chet is, understandably, a complete mess. He's currently sedated, but I'm guessing he's going to wake up soon, and I'm going to be spending the night here.

If she's not back by the morning, I'm going to see if maybe Gill can make it to Risio's lunch tomorrow. You're going to be a mentor soon, Gill, so you might as well start practicing.

If you need me tonight, just call up to Nine. Otherwise I'll hopefully see you in the morning, or at least at some point tomorrow.

Do either of you have questions before you go into the training session with the gamemakers today?

As I'm sure you know, we often ally with 1 and 2. Are you still interested in that? If not, we should pull out as early as possible, so it's not seen as a last-minute slight.

Also, how is training going? No pool today, I heard.

Do you want to split up the families when we get back, or do them together again?

So what do we think about this plan that 6, 9, and 12 are hatching? I think I'm going to try to get Kieran a weapon in preparation. So long as it's six against four I think they'll be okay, but if they split them up any more, that's when I start to get worried, and if anyone stays back to guard the camp, you know that's a possibility.

How is training going? How about interactions with other tributes? Right now Mags and I are going on the assumption that you want to ally with 1 and 2 - if you don't, let us know today, because we'll be finalizing that soon. Also, start thinking about your session with the Gamemakers tomorrow, and you should probably be meeting with Shynnah if you haven't already to go over the interview.

I think that 'aggressive' is the best approach for Kieran in terms of his interview. He's already rattled quite a few people, including another Mentor, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Shynnah, I leave him in your capable hands, and I know that you'll do wonderfully.

Try not to fuck with Shynnah too much. She's very good at her job, so she's a good person to have on your side. It's okay to fuck with her a little, though.

Guess I'm taking Kieran. It's easier when I don't like them that much, anyway.

Fiona please let us know when you need access to the tributes for measuring and fitting and all the things you need to do in order to get them to stand out. I'm very excited to see what you come up with for the interviews.

They're a tough twosome. He did well against them.

He didn't take nearly as big a chunk out of them as I was hoping he would.

I officially need a hobby. Carving? Wood, preferably.

Do we think she'd be safe with Achilles' new allies?

Can I take the rest of the afternoon? I'll be back by tonight, and I know you said Maia said she'd help keep an eye out anyway.

My sincerest condolences. To have your District out so early is always difficult, but you did those kids well. You have a way with your Tributes that none of the rest of us really do, and they're very lucky to have you as a mentor.

Striking out on his own seems to have worked for him - he now has the most kills in the game kind of. Better watch out or you'll have the Sponsors knocking down doors to get to you. It's a good place to be.

He's absolutely too soft. Which is great in a person, but shitty in a Tribute. We can see if Maia and Ash are able to sell it to Sponsors, but if not, I think Haline would be better off on her own than with him. The fact that he probably wouldn't kill her doesn't do much if he's not going to kill anyone else, either.

Together at last.

Congrats on your Tribute's kill.

Congrats on your Tribute's kill.

Some last thoughts on the pack: as soon as a Career goes down, it's usually the prime time to take out their District-mate, because there's no one to avenge their death. Remember that for when the others go down, but keep in mind that it also means that if Edge goes down, you should watch your back like a hawk and/or get out of there. If your preference is to go at it alone while Edge is still there, then I'd encourage you to at least wait until all the major threats are gone before you leave the group: the District 7 boy, and the District 12 boy. Ideally the ones who scored 8s would be gone as well (the District 3 boy, District 9 boy, and Trevor's daughter the District 7 girl) but that's not as necessary.

I'll pass along all the Sponsor gifts I can and if Edge goes down before you when Edge goes down, you'll have both Mags and myself in your corner.

If you have any last minute questions or thoughts, now is the time. Otherwise, know that I have great faith in your drive in determination to win this, and I hope to have you as a neighbor soon.

Just gave Haline some final instructions. How are you feeling about Edge?

Any questions about the training session tomorrow? Don't hold back - the better the number, the stronger you'll come across to the other tributes, and the more sponsors will be interested in you, rather than the other Careers. And other tributes in general, really - I think our strongest non-Career competition for attention is going to be the boy from 7 and Trevor Sawyer's daughter.

I know you said you haven't trained as long as some of the other Careers - is it safe to assume most of your training was physical rather than interview training? Our escort can work with you, obviously, but I'm available as well as you need more or different opinions or information.

So how did the first day go?

Any strong preferences on which one you want?