...thank you. I know it will be difficult to let this go and...just. Thank you.

[She massages her face with a hand, putting the memory of that discussion behind her. Everything Peeta had said, of his world. Of Katniss. Of little Rue. It still leaves her cold, an hour later. The items offered for his apology only highlight the horror she'd felt, smelling daises and chocolate as he explained. So calm. Resigned.]

Peeta. His name is Peeta and he is very contrite. And very kind.