But in school I remember hearing that for the second Quarter Quell, the Capitol demanded that twice the number of tributes be provided for the arena. The teachers didn't go into much more detail, which is surprising, because that was the year District 12's very own Haymitch Abernathy won the crown.
Suzanne CollinsThey'll be granted immunity!" I feel myself rising from my chair, my voice full of resonant. "You will personally pledge this in front of the entire population of District Thirteen and the remainder of Twelve. Soon. Today. It will be recorded for future generations. You will hold yourself and your government responsible for their safety, or you'll find yourself another Mockingjay!
Suzanne CollinsScores only matter if theyโre very good, no one pays much attention to the bad or mediocre ones.
Suzanne CollinsBesides, it's the first gift that's always the hardest to pay back. I wouldn't even have been here to do it if you hadn't helped me then.
Suzanne CollinsThe way she kissed you in the Quarter Quellโฆwell she never kissed me like thatโฆI should have volunteered to take your place in the first Games. Protected her thenโฆI guess itโs Katnissโ problem. Who to chooseโฆKatniss will pick whoever she thinks she canโt survive without.
Suzanne Collins