She feels young when he smiles. Like she actually has something to look forward to. She's seen how the Malnosso operate, knows this could all vanish in a blink. She's had her memories tampered with; she's been into battle; she's been locked out of one of their battles. The food, the shelter... everything could be gone tomorrow, but it's theirs now. If they'll pay the price of battling when they're told.
Not unlike the Academy and the Capitol.
Another game, another arena. But they can be allies here. Can truly watch each other's back.
Though there's nothing to tell them how to win.
And there's no going home.]
I-- [He'd seemed so uneasy last night, as she'd curled up to him and tried to sleep at the camp.] I have something for you. [He didn't seem to want to fight. But hopefully... Hopefully a gift wouldn't be out of place.] Sort of... found it. And...
I'd... kind of hoped you'd come. So... I grabbed it.
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She feels young when he smiles. Like she actually has something to look forward to. She's seen how the Malnosso operate, knows this could all vanish in a blink. She's had her memories tampered with; she's been into battle; she's been locked out of one of their battles. The food, the shelter... everything could be gone tomorrow, but it's theirs now. If they'll pay the price of battling when they're told.
Not unlike the Academy and the Capitol.
Another game, another arena. But they can be allies here. Can truly watch each other's back.
Though there's nothing to tell them how to win.
And there's no going home.]
I-- [He'd seemed so uneasy last night, as she'd curled up to him and tried to sleep at the camp.] I have something for you. [He didn't seem to want to fight. But hopefully... Hopefully a gift wouldn't be out of place.] Sort of... found it. And...
I'd... kind of hoped you'd come. So... I grabbed it.