One
It was nice to see Plutarch Heavensbee, he told himself, but after three Haymitch was glad that the man was leaving Twelve. They had spent long nights reminiscing and sorting out paperwork regarding the Mockingjay and discussing new plans. Plutarch had begged Haymitch would come and sit on one of Paylor's monthly Regeneration Committees. Haymitch had declined as politely as possible - again. He really needed a drink right about now.
As they approached the station Plutarch clapped him on the shoulder briefly.
"Well, Haymitch, the offer is always there if you change your mind. We could always use another strong voice on the council. Someone who knows and will speak your mind… you know… rather than all these stuffy suits."
"I don't think so Heavensbee." Haymitch was already planning his trip to The Hob to stock up on booze. "Safe journey back now."
Plutarch boarded the train. He stuck his head out of the sash window, brown hair mussed by the effort.
"Haymitch, I forgot to ask – you've not heard from Effie Trinket have you?"
Haymitch had not thought about the escort in the year since Coin's assassination. Last he'd heard Effie was working in the Capitol with the new government in an advisory capacity. They'd never been particularly close – she had grated on his nerves immensely during the Games with that awful voice and chipper attitude. Afterwards, once the rebellion had been and gone, there had been so much else going on that she had faded from view.
She had been pretty messed up when they rescued her though; he would never forget that.
"She's with you ain't she? Working for Paylor. She's the one with the pink stuff on her head, you can't miss her."
Wrinkles formed on Plutarch's brow.
"She was… yes. She took a week's vacation – that was two months ago now. Nobody has seen her since. If you hear anything you'll let me know – yes?"
"Sure." Now Haymitch was puzzled. Being a punctual and accurate workaholic was Trinket's raison d'etre. Something here seemed very wrong.
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