ArenaMaintenance

A heavy, metal door opens.

Bloodsport Goddess (B.G.): And that's why you need to start testing the Events. I can't check all the time. Things are too busy these days.

Arena Maintenance (A. Main.): Okay! Sounds good! So how does this work, Chief?

B.G.: Let's start with the Fire Event.

The sounds of footsteps and a flapping wings.

B.G.: Alright. This one's easy enough. This spigot turns on the gas. Once you hear the gas start moving, wait five seconds, then hit this button to light it.

A. Main.: You got it, Chief! Want me to give it a shot?

B.G.: Go right ahead.

The spigot squeaks as it turns. There's a faint whistling sound.

A. Main.: One...two...three...four...five!

A faint click. A distant whooshing noise.

B.G.: Great! Now you just got to check the cameras to make sure everything's working.

A. Main.: Hey, Chief. Could I check all the Events at once?

B.G.: Sure, but it's probably not a good idea.

A. Main.: Why's that?

B.G.: Well, it'd be a big mess. It'd also be harder to tell if everything's working properly.

A. Main.: I'm sure I could figure it out!

B.G.: I'm sure you could, but you'd just be making extra work for yourself.

A. Main.: Hmm...

END RECORDING

Possible Slogans for Above the Main Entrance:

• "There is nothing but blood now"—Rem
• "Blood and screams"—Also Rem
• "Watch your step, welcome to death"—Oh, look! Another one by Rem!
• "We demand blood"—Glace
• "All are equal under its great impenetrable dome"—Hexephra
• "In Bloodsport, productive should be destructive"—Pheo
• "Hi tributes, nice knowing you!"—Tal

A clattering noise. A door slamming.
A. Main.: Come on, come on...Where is it?

A slamming noise.

A. Main.: Gasps Stupid office! Can't stay organized, can barely keep out monsters...This is why I don't use you!

A slamming noise. Sound of wood cracking.

A. Main.: It's here somewhere...Ah! Here!

Wood splinters. A crash. A roar(?).

A. Main.: Oh no you don't!

A roar(?) of pain.

A. Main.: Ha! Okay, now to get out of here...

Footsteps.

A. Main.: Oh! I should grab this, too! Is it on?

END RECORDING

There's a tape. It's labeled "Alice's Laugh, I Think." With the note "I have no idea how this got on this tape" attached to it.

The one known as "Rylen" is surprisingly competent, despite his tendency to be annoyingly licentious. He has great skill at blackmail, and can be quite intimidating when he so desires. He mostly seems concerned, however, with being flirtatious at every possible opportunity.