Mayfair breathed deeply, trying to loosen the coller on their training uniform. It was time for aer meeting with the game makers, and Mayfair needed it to go well. A very high score, like 12 would gain too much attention, but a low score like 4 would make them and easy target. Ae was shooting for 7-10. They closed their eyes, reassuring themselves before stepping out where the game makers could see them. Ae nodded respectfully. In the arena these people would decide aer fate. Capitol cats could be so cruel. Mayfair thought about their strengths and started the 'show'. They ran to the plant sorting station. Ae planned to run every where, ae wanted to show off aer speed and stamina. Once they were at the station their cream paws flew over the plants. Without a glace at the book they quickly sorted them. Poisoness, edible, medicinal. Ae smiled as they did so, knowing that they had gotten most if not all correct. Ae already had a knack for identifying plants but since being reaped they had practiced till ae was confident. Mayfair ran to the next station and slamed aer paw on the button that started up the holograms. Slipping into a fighting position ae watched as the yellow 'ghost' formed in front of them. As far as Mayfair strengths went fighting was one that ae found more challenging. Trying to ignore the game makers they waited for the hologram to attack. It lunged at them and ae slipped to the side, delivering a hard blow to it's flank. It spun around and lashed out at aer ear. They didn't step away in time. If this was a real battel Mayfair's ear would have been seriously ingured. They frowned. It was a mistake ae didn't want to repeat. With a burst of speed ae aimed a couple of quick punches to the holograms face. It stepped back before lurching forward, swinging wildly at them. Mayfair ducked under it's belly and delivered the final hit. Panting for a second they watched it disappeared. Ae smiled confidently, but wondered how well ae would have done if this had been a real battle. Then they sprinted over to the healing area in a last attempt to impress the game makers. At the station they carefully chose herbs that would help with pain, swelling, and ones that would fend off infection. Setting the next to a manicin they preformed the movements of setting a bone before crushing some of the herbs and applying them. Ripping a bag similar to what you might find in the arena they wrapped the strips tightly around it's leg. When Mayfair was finished they stepped away and moved to the center of the room where the game makers could clearly see them. They tried their best and now they had to hope they had done enough. Ae bowed slightly and made brief eye contact with some of the game makers before stepping out.
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