I thought he wanted it, anyway," I say. "Not like this," Haymitch says. "He wanted it to be real.
Suzanne CollinsHe wants as many victors as possible for the cameras to follow in the Capitol. Thinks it makes for better television." "Are you and Beetee going?" I ask. "As many young and attractive victors as possible," Haymitch corrects himself. "So, no. We'll be here.
Suzanne CollinsI noticed the plants growing around me. Tall with leaves like arrowheads. Blossoms with three white petals. I knelt down in the water, my fingers digging into the soft mud, and I pulled up handfuls of the roots. Small, bluish tubers that donโt look like much but boiled or baked are as good as any potato. โKatniss,โ I said aloud. Itโs the plant I was named for. And I heard my fatherโs voice joking, โAs long as you can find yourself, youโll never starve.
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