AN: Sorry for the huge gap between updates. I find this quite hard to write without having the text next to me for reference, and my friend borrowed the book for about a millennium. So there we are. Effie's back!
I have to say, when it comes to Katniss' fantabulous interview, it was a team effort; I can't claim all the credit. Katniss was her- lovely- no brilliant- Katniss was herself. Cinna's work was simply genius, and I'm sure my mentioning how coal turns into pearls had something to do with it. And aside from Haymitch's silly comment on my dress, he behaved surprisingly well.
And then, of course, Peeta declared his love for Katniss! That bit nearly had me in tears. The two of them are easily the best tributes I have ever worked with. I felt something a little bit like sadness when I remembered that only one of them would get to come back. The more I thought about it, the more it seemed a bit unfair that the two of them would have to go up against each other in the arena. But then, it was the Hunger Games, and as merely a humble Escort (though my judgement is sound, after all I take more care in picking good clothes than half the other Escorts) I felt I had no right to criticise the Capitol. I did work for them, after all.
I think Katniss and I have a very good working relationship. But then, when it comes to working relationships I have only really have Haymitch to compare with. And our working relationship would any other look good.
I was more than a bit concerned when I saw Peeta on the floor. If he was falling over already I wasn't sure how he'd manage in an arena filled with things to trip on.
I had to say goodbye at the pair of them and go with Haymitch to sort out getting sponsors and delivering gifts. I wished them all the best in the arena- because who knows? Maybe the next year I would be promoted!
