Caesar: Lovely, seeing all you people! It’s good to be back here.
*crowd cheers*
Caesar: And today I’m sitting next to someone new. Everyone, please welcome Tom Kazansky, the great ICEMAN!
*Iceman waves and crowd cheers louder*
Caesar: How many years has it been, Tom?
Iceman: For you? More than forty years, my friend.
Caesar: Oh, how time flies. We’ve all gotten older. Not that you can see it, right, guys?
*crowd laughs*
Caesar: But no, I meant you.
Iceman: Ah. I’ve designed the games for over twenty years but this year I’m gonna be gamemaker for the first time. I wish it had happened under happier circumstances, though.
Caesar: Hm, yes, we all heard it. Tragic what happened to Seneca. Bless him. However, ladies and gentlemen, today is no day to be sad. After all, the 75th Hunger Games are about to begin. And it’s the third Quarter Quell, so tell me, Iceman, can we expect some surprises this year?
Iceman: You sure can. But of course I cannot tell you much.
Caesar: Aw, please. Give us something. We’re all so excited, right, guys?
*crowd cheers*
Iceman: Okay, okay. One thing I will say is that this year’s arena is truly something special. The landscapers really have outdone themselves this time.
Caesar: Ah, you hear that, folks? High praise from the Iceman!
*crowd cheers*
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Caesar: But let’s take a few steps back. As we’ve already established we’ve both been part of this great show for a long time. Do you have a favourite year? Or perhaps a favourite champion?
Iceman: God. No, I don’t do favourites. But I must say that the 54th up to the 64th games were some of my favourite years. We got some great champions out of those.
Caesar: Totally agree! I actually got some of them on my list as well. Let’s recap, shall we? Bob Floyd: winner of the 64th from District 5. Won the games at 15. Very clever what he did with the wires and the bombs. Took me completely by surprise.
Iceman: Certainly.
Caesar: And Rueben Fitch and Mickey Garcia, both from District 10: won the 57th and 62th Hunger Games. Rueben was one of the favored contenders that year. His work with the sword? Never seen anything like it before or since. Not even from District 2.
Iceman: Yes, I was very impressed. But Mickey for me also made an impression. His survival skills are unmatched. Not something we can say about Natasha Trace from 2.
*crowd laughs*
Caesar: No, we really can’t. But she more than made up for it. As soon as she got her hands on that bow? I knew then and there that it was over for everyone else. Her aim is unmatched.
*crowd cheers*
Caesar: And she just announced her engagement to Javy Machado from District 11, winner of the 61th games, just two years before her. We’re so excited for these two lovebirds, aren’t we, folks?
*crowd cheers as engagement photo of Javy and Natasha is shown on screen*
Caesar: But we can’t forget about our 54th champion: Bradley Bradshaw, District 12. You know him very well, too, don’t you?
Iceman: I do, he’s my husband’s Godson.
Caesar: The infamous Pete Mitchell. He and his father knew each other as children, didn’t they?
Iceman: Yeah, both grew up and fought for 4.
Caesar: We didn’t see Nick Bradshaw much after he won the games, though. For those who don’t know, Nick Bradshaw, or „Goose“ as some might call him, won the 29th Hunger Games, right after Pete. On his tour through Panem he met his wife – what’s her name, remind me…
Iceman: Carole.
Caesar: Carole! From District 12. They fell in love and he emigrated to live with her. Shame that he couldn’t witness his son’s victory. He would’ve been so proud.
Iceman: I’m sure.
Caesar: Let’s move on. Now we get to my absolute favourite games, ever. Does anyone remember who won the 58th games?
*crowd cheers*
Caesar: Yes, of course you all know. It was the great Jake Seresin. Or should I say „Hangman“!
*crowd explodes*
Caesar: For those who haven’t yet heard of him. Jake Seresin was the male tribute from 4 that year. Now, some of you might say it’s not uncommon for someone from 4 to win but that year was different, wasn’t it?
Iceman: Certainly.
Caesar: Usually, you’d expect someone older to volunteer for District 4 but that year a terrible disease hit their capital and made rounds among the young people. No one was ready to jump in for poor Jake. I still remember it like it was yesterday. That small boy – only twelve at the time guys, twelve – standing on that stage hoping for someone else to take his place. Heartbreaking.
Iceman: Absolutely.
Caesar: But he ended up not needing our sympathy, did he?
Iceman: No, that boy turned out to be very handy with a rope and a knife. I don’t think anyone expected that.
Caesar: Haha, I definitely didn’t. And he became a star. One of the most sought after bachelors in the Capitol. I don’t think there’s anyone who understands the games better than him.
Iceman: Certainly, he’s only 29 years old now but I’m sure he’s going to come after my position in no time.
Caesar: Oh no. I don’t know wether I should be concerned for you or excited for him.
Iceman: That’s fine. I think I still have a couple years left before he decides to stake his claim.
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