[While he's thinking about her, all she can think about is not only the fact that she definitely has to go back in but Gale's chances are much higher as well. That means having to try and kill either him or Haymitch. That pit in her stomach grows even as Gale takes her in his arms. In this moment she doesn't care about the farce. Katniss has to go back in, possibly with Gale.
I can't do it. I can't kill you or Haymitch. [It's whispered against his ear as she tries to shake her head. She doesn't want to be here right now, but she can't muster the energy to get up. The earth is spinning too fast under her feet, and she's sure it will give out if she tries.]
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She can't breathe, and her head swirls. She knows Caeser is asking questions, but she just can't begin to function enough to answer. The audinc is captivated in this moment, of one fiancé comforting the other. And that's all she needs. She keeps her head on his shoulder.]
I can't do it. I can't kill you or Haymitch. [It's whispered against his ear as she tries to shake her head. She doesn't want to be here right now, but she can't muster the energy to get up. The earth is spinning too fast under her feet, and she's sure it will give out if she tries.]