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Twelfth Catch -Video-

[The video comes on, and Finnick is reclining back on the couch, feet on the coffee table with a large bowl filled with sugar cubes in his lap. His finger fiddle with one of the cubes, rolling it back and forth between his thumb and pointer finger. A small grin spreads on his lips.]

I'm not that easy to get rid of. Did you think I was gone forever?

[He gives a cheeky little smile as he winks at the camera, popping a sugar cube into his mouth with a small crunch.]

So I guess there are lots of new people since I've been away, maybe someone would like to teach me how to cook? Can't let the girls do it all the time after all.

[He holds up a sugar cube, and closes one eye as if appraising the sugar cube before he tosses it in his mouth.]

So who is still here, and who went home? Anything interesting? Let me know. I'm always up for making new friends and trading information.

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[ Katniss comes in and sits next to him, silent for a long time. Sometimes they're good at communicating without words. She reaches over and takes a sugar cube from his bowl, popping it into her mouth. That should be more than enough to say that she missed him and is glad to have him back, because she'd never muster the courage to say it herself. Survival was one thing. Emotions were another. ]

I was starting to wonder.

[Ah there is his buddy! He leans over half on her side as he nudges her with a small grin. He doesn't have to say anything, already delighted she had a sugar cube. He picks up another himself and pops it into his mouth. He gives a soft hmmm and turns to look at her bumping his shoulder to hers. Non-verbal communication, something he was good at when he wanted to be, well at least with those that he knew would understand it.]

Were you worried?

I know you can take care of yourself. [ Translation: yes. She nudges him back, a smile breaking out on her face, even if it's a small one. ] There's someone new here from Panem.

Oh you mean Gale? Yeah I know.

[Another playful nudge. A friend of hers, also someone that Finnick has already run into. Feigning a swooning girl, he fanned himself and gave a exaggerated sigh.]

He was such a gentleman, he walked me home and everything.

[ Katniss raises her eyebrows, skeptical. The way Finnick talks makes it easy to think he and Gale have known each other for years, too. ]

I think he should stay with us, instead of having to stay in his God's house. He shouldn't be isolated from the rest of the people from Panem.

[He shrugs and reaches up tugging on a strand of her bangs.]

A few steps a head of you Katniss. I told him to come live with us so he said he would. I figured you'd want him here since he's from your district. He'll come when he's ready, I'm sure.

[With a wink, he pops another sugar cube in his mouth.]

I wasn't lying when I said he took me home.

Why hasn't he said anything to me? [ Wow, ouch, that... She was hoping she'd be the one to invite Gale. ]

I think I'm going to give him my room. I'll sleep down here, or ask if I can share with Rue.

Because I've only just gotten here a little while ago. Maybe he hasn't had the chance to tell you yet because you're in here with me?

Don't give up your Room Katniss. If we need to we can get a bigger place eventually, but we need to make sure we can afford it first before just moving.

Gale needs a real bed. He's spent his whole life giving things up for other people. [ She's not going to waver on this. ]

That's true.

[He stands up and stretches himself out. A small smile on his lips. It seems as if he has been thinking more a head than the others would care to realize.]

The couch is not that comfortable, so I think we should at least see if we can get a small day bed that we can swap for the couch. Any objections?

I'm fine on the couch, Finnick. [ She thinks it's superfluous. ]

Or I can buy you the daybed, and we can be practical in our use of the space.

Or you can stop being stubborn and just let me sleep on the couch. It's fine.

[He ruffles her hair and stands up.]

I slept on the couch for a while, it's not exactly comfortable. Trust me, you need all the sleep you can get.

Finnick, it's fine. [ She swats his hand away don't tousle me motherfucker :| ]

Not listening. Hey, are you hungry? There is this guy I met on the network who seems like an interesting person. He may or may not take me out to dinner.

You'd come too of course if you want.

Finnick! You're not buying me a bed! [ Wait. ] What guy?

His name is Gwaine, he seems nice enough.

[He looks over his shoulder.]

If I buy it as a gift you'd probably turn it down anyway. Do you want to see me cry Katniss? Do you?

[Of course he's teasing her.]

Finnick Odair. Cry? [ But she knows it's possible. ]

Why is he buying you dinner? [ SHE GLANCES ]

Because I'm a good date?

[He grins.]

I'd cry big tears if I buy you a day bed. It's just like the couch but more comfortable. Promise.

What does Annie have to say about that?

[ Snort. ]

.. Finnick, please don't.

Hey I would never compromise Annie. But, food sounds good and he doesn't seem like he has any designs towards my virtue.

[He's still joking with her.]

One day you're going to come in and in place of the couch will be another. You can't stop it.

[ She can't help but laugh. ] Of course you wouldn't.

And when I do, I'll sleep on the floor.

[He gives her a small smirk.]

Then I guess I better find another job, or get better at doing something to get a new home. After all, no one needs to be sleeping on the couch for too long.

No, Finnick. You don't have to be the only breadwinner. And if Gale moves in, it'll almost be like -- [ Peeta's income is helping, too. Like Peeta's back. It'll be easier again. ]

Twelfth Catch -Video-

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