Deleted Scenes: "Storybook Forest"

((Note: Ashton is Syca's stylist, also husband of D2 escort Cerena Mai and father of D9 escort Demetrius Romano Constantine))
-Pre-Chariots-
Syca: *biting his lip* Why this outfit? Why couldn't I just be a tree? 
Ashton: I said we should keep it simple, but it is a Quell and I do like my job. 
Syca: I look like a little kid trying to be tough T.T 
Ashton: *under his breath* Well that's what you are. 
Syca:  Whyyyyy 
Anakyn: Hey, no worries. You look fine, you just have to own it. When you see Persei you'll see. Your costumes go together. 
Syca: Why? Does she get to be a tree?
Ashton: It's a new take on District 7. 
Anakyn: Storybook forest, I call it. Together you and Persei are from Little Red Riding Hood, a story that takes place largely in the woods. 
Syca: ...Oh. But... Where do I fit in? 
Anakyn: You're the woodsman that saves Little Red. 
Syca: Why couldn't I be a wolf or something T.T 
Anakyn: That's what I said. 
Ashton: This ties it back to the District theme. I'm sorry, would you like to wear a fursuit? 
Syca: No thanks. *looks up when Persei arrives* ...Oh. *tightens his ponytail and smooths down his shirt* 
Persei: So I play this part and I'll get sponsors? Are you sure they won't bet on a tribute that doesn't pull the cute angle? 
Anakyn: This will show a different side of you. Don't worry, your mentors and I will work together to do you well. 
Ashton: Would you rather be dressed as teddy bears? *gestures over to D8 chariot* 
Persei: Oh God no. 
Syca: Definitely not. 
Anakyn: You guys will be great, just play it up and win over the crowds. Good luck. I gotta go make sure Helen isn't putting blue dye in my shampoo or something now. Don't ask. 
Syca: *mounts the chariot* *takes a deep breath* You can do this Syca... *offers a hand* D-Do you need... Um...? 
Persei: *takes his hand to mount the chariot* Thanks. 
Syca: *red as his shirt* *looks away from her*
Persei: ...Good luck. 
Syca: *mumbles* Thanks.