Prompt:
erasmuse Could you please do the scene where Effie told Katniss and Peeta "to be more discreet" on the train, while she herself was doing it with Haymitch?
"Just … say something to them."
"Like what?"
"I don't know." Haymitch leaned against the door of the train that separated the bar car from the next. "People are starting to talk about them. I can hear it myself on the train even."
"That's what we want, though, isn't it?"
"Yeah but it'd be like you to tell 'em to knock it off."
"It'd also be highly hypocritical."
Haymitch shrugged. "So? When aren't you hypocritical?"
Effie sighed and poured herself a drink. "Well, yes. True." She took a sip. "What if they listen to me?"
"Nah, they won't. Katniss knows she has to keep it up."
"So why do I have to"
"Because, like I said, it'd be like you to say something. And … in a round about way you'd be helping Katniss. She'll know what she and Peeta have been doing hasn't gone completely unnoticed. It's not like I can have Cinna say it. I can't say it. They won't take us as seriously as you."
"Right. They'll take me seriously but not listen."
"That's the gist."
Effie finished the drink and rolled her eyes. "The things I do …"
"Yeah, yeah complain to me tonight."
"Such hypocrites …" Effie muttered as she went to the door. Haymitch stopped and kissed her.
"It'll be worth it. Just do it."
Effie kissed him back. "Don't be late for dinner. Or … do be late. I'm not sure which is more normal anymore."
Haymitch laughed and let her pass sneaking one last kiss before she left.
Effie took a breath. Katniss and Peeta were both staring at her now. "It's only. One hears rumors. And as much as I know you are both very, very, very much in love. It does pay to be a little more … discreet. You understand, don't you? You both should act more like a young lady and a young gentleman."
Haymitch chortled.
Effie dug her heal into his shoe.
"We'll make an effort, Effie," Katniss said with a grin. "Promise."
Effie hoped she didn't mean it.