You know, I think this is the first time we've ever done anything normal together.

I've spent so much time making sure I don't underestimate my opponents that I've forgotten it's just as dangerous to overestimate them as well.

Oh, and I suppose the apples ate the cheese.

I shift on to my side and find myself looking directly into Gale's eyes. For an instant the world recedes and there is just his flushed face, his pulse visible at his temple, his lips slightly parted as he tries to catch his breath.

All I can think of is the emaciated bodies of children on our kitchen table as my mother prescribes what the parent's can't give. More food.

You're hideous, you know that, right?

Enobaria smiles at Johanna. 'Don't look so smug,' says Johanna. 'We'll kill you anyway.