I realize, for the first time, how very lonely I've been in the arena. How comforting the presence of another human being can be.
Suzanne CollinsPeeta rinses the pearl off in the water and hands it to me. “For you.” I hold it out on my palm and examine its iridescent surface in the sunlight. Yes, I will keep it. For the few remaining hours of my life I will keep it close. This last gift from Peeta. The only one I can really accept. Perhaps it will give me strength in the final moments.
Suzanne CollinsStill, I hate them. But, of course, I hate almost everybody now. Myself more than anyone.
Suzanne CollinsI've asked you fifty questions and still have no sense of your life, your family, what you care about. They want to know about you, Katniss." "But I don't want them to! They're already taking my future! They can't have the things that mattered to time in the past!" I say.
Suzanne CollinsI don't think it's going to work out. Winning...won't help in any case. Because...she came here with me. - Peeta Mellark
Suzanne CollinsThere's a meeting in Command. Disregard your current schedule,' he says. 'Done,' I say. 'Did you follow it at all today?' he asks in exasperation. 'Who knows? I'm mentally disoriented.' I hold up my wrist to show my medical bracelet and realize it's gone. 'See? I can't even remember they took my bracelet.' (Katniss and Boggs)
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