Chase (the game master) paced back and forth in his office. The Games were still a day or so away, but he was anxious to get them on their way. He stopped and picked up the phone, calling the president<br/><br/>Snow picked up on the 3rd ring, listening to all Chase said with an amused smile on his face. When the game master was done, Snow said "Be patient, the Games are only a day away. I'll make an announcement though"<br/><br/>Chase smiled "Thanks you sir" he said before hanging up<br/><br/><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: 116%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #FF0000">An announcement from the president</span></div></span><br/><br/>Snow approached the mic and cleared his throat to get everyones attention. "Hello everyone, I have an announcement about the upcoming Games, since they aren't one of the traditional games, they are more of a punishment, I have decided that tributes can choose to skip all the ceremonies and such and receive more time to prepare for the games to make them more interesting. This means you wont meet a stylist, you wont get an interview, you wont be able to do anything that you normally would except enter the arena of course. If you would like to do this, please tell the official who will be coming to each of your rooms, thank you" and with that he turned and walked off the stage. As soon as he got into his car, the officials set off for the tributes rooms