I notice her blouse has pulled out of her skirt in the back again and force myself to stay calm. "Tuck your tail in, little duck," I say, smoothing the blouse back in place. Prim giggles and give me a small "Quack." "Quack yourself," I say with a light laugh. The kind only Prim can draw out of me.

Don't. Don't let's pretend when there's no one around.

for some reason Gale and Peeta do not coexist well in my thoughts.

I have zero interest in these Capitol people. They are only distractions from the food.

I think we put our children at an enormous disadvantage by not educating them in war, by not letting them understand about it at an early age.

Peeta?" I creep along the bank. "Well, don't step on me.

You could do a lot worse.