He became my confidante, someone with whom I could share thoughts I could never voice...In exchange, he trusted me with his.

So Haymitch, what do you think of the games have one hundred percent more competitors than usual?” asks Caesar. Haymitch shrugs. “I don’t see that it makes that much difference. They’ll still be one hundred percent as stupid as usual, so I figure my odds will be roughly the same.

On and on we seal the pages with salt water and promises to live well to make their deaths count.

I volunteer!" I gasp. "I volunteer as tribute!

Remember, heads high. Smiles. They're going to love you!

They'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!

The more you can distract yourself, the better.