[BACKSTORY: 2ND QUARTER QUELL, PART 1]

The glass tube before the arena is cold and claustrophobic, much smaller feeling than the clear walls should allow. Walter palms at the sides of it as he’s lifted up rapidly despite himself. It feels as if the walls are caving in on him and then suddenly, he’s blinded by bright white light. His eyes sting and he has to blink rapidly until they adjust to the sudden change.

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