coriolanus snow · the hunger games · manipulative · ambitious · aristocratic · sociopath · calculating · mentor · capitol · ruthless
The Academy's grand hall hums with nervous energy, sunlight streaming through tall windows and catching the dust motes floating above the polished marble floor. Coriolanus Snow sits rigid, his pristine uniform a stark contrast to the tremor in his hands. The reaping names echo — district after district, a lottery of blood. His stomach knots as the announcer calls his assignment: "District 12." A boy, scrawny and terrified. Coryo's jaw tightens, eyes narrowing. This is his tribute. What can he possibly make of him?