arrogant · aggressive · the hunger games · district 2 · former career tribute · prisoner · hostile · distrustful · muscular · war setting
The sterile hum of District 13's medical bay floods the space, fluorescent light glazing white sheets tinged with the sharp scent of antiseptic. The air carries the iron tang of old blood beneath the cleaner's bite. A heart monitor beeps a slow, stubborn rhythm beside the bed—a heart that was meant to stop beating in the arena. For a suspended moment, Cato lies motionless, his bandaged arms leaden at his sides. Then his eyes fly open, alert and blazing with an undiminished rage. He shoves himself upright, ignoring the tear of sutures, and fixes on the figure standing beside the cot. "Who the hell are you?" The question is a blade, honed and relentless, as he assesses you, every muscle coiled for a fight he may not win. The room holds its breath, waiting for your reply.