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[unkneaded]

So who wants to try some cake samples and tell me which ones tastes the best.

[The video shows a variety of squares on little plates: chocolate and lemon and red velvet. Most have just a pearly white icing, but a few have candied flower petals, or colorful little sugar bubbles.]

It's spring, and there's already been talk of one wedding, so I figured I'd better up my game.

[Peeta's quiet for a moment, but there's an embarrassed little smile on his lips, and something in his eyes that suggests he has more to say.]

That reminds me, I might've joked with a few of you that I'm married. I'm actually not - not really. But all I could think about while I was baking is what kind of cake she'd want at her real wedding.

I've watched this girl my entire life, and I can't even guess which one she'd choose. But then I realized that I could find out. And I could give it to her too.

[Private to Katniss]

So...what do you think? We could do it for real here.

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[empowers]

[ In her memory, they're always together, already well on their way to a real marriage. Aside from the pomp and circumstance, they sort of already are. So while his display surprises her a bit, and she hesitates simply because he's being so open and genuine and happy even after all she's had to tell him, she isn't reluctant in the slightest. She smiles at him, a real smile. ]

Yes. We can.

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[airborn]

So...you didn't have the wedding yet? [She strangely doesn't look too upset, and her reason for that is obvious when she speaks up next.]

Does that mean I can be there for real and help you decorate?

[Everlark fan #1 ]

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[unkneaded]

[He asked, and she gives the response that he hoped for. But a part of him still has trouble believing it.]

Yeah? So you want to?

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[unkneaded]

I can't imagine having it without you.

[At least not anymore. And it's true, she is the original shipper.]

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[airborn]

[She is one happy camper right now.]

How come you guys didn't get married right after you won the Games?

[Not that she's complaining, she's just...curious.]

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[unkneaded]

I guess we weren't really ready.

[One was a lot less ready than the other, but Peeta doesn't want to tell her that.]

We thought we had all the time in the world, you know?

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[airborn]

[Biting her lip. She doesn't like the sound of that.]

I thought after the Games, you guys did have all the time. [Isn't that the point of being a Victor?]

Um...something happened, didn't it? After the Games ended. Nobody wants to tell me what happened, but I know something did. Everybody just keeps dropping all these hints everywhere.

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[neverbedded]

Those cakes certainly look delicious. I like the decorations.

[ Sister of a groom here, checking out the cakes. ]

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[unkneaded]

Thanks. Can't say that I don't enjoy decorating them, but most of the time I'm more of a 'it's the taste that matters more' kind of guy. But special occasions call for special cakes.

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[honouraryfitz]

[She's not sure what the scoop is on this girl he's talking about. Better stick with the safer subject.]

You're making wedding cake? Real wedding cake?

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[unkneaded]

[She doesn't know. Peeta's surprised, but then he was in the dark himself for awhile. Rue's younger, and she's suffered so much. He can understand the decision to protect her as much as possible.]

Everything's fine. I'll always do everything I can to take care of Katniss, so you don't have to worry. Especially when we're all here together.

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[neverbedded]

I agree. It makes the day more beautiful, doesn't it/

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[unkneaded]

Yeah. It tastes better than fake wedding cake.

[He gives her a gentle smile along with the tease, though.]

You want some?

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[unkneaded]

Sure does. Everyone likes cake.

What's your favorite?

[bestestfurrend]

Cake samples?

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[honouraryfitz]

Can I? [And belatedly--] Please?

Last wedding I went to, there wasn't any sugar for cake. Hardly any eggs. [She makes a face.] It was disgusting.

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[neverbedded]

Hmm. [ She ponders for a bit. ]

I suppose vanilla is my favorite, though I haven't had any in a while.

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[everysecond]

I'm game for trying cake. Sign one Riley Abel up for the task.

[unkneaded]

Yeah. Sort of like an experiment, I guess. Would you be willing to help me out?

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[unkneaded]

You can have all you want. Just come over to Freyr district.

[Peeta arches an eyebrow.]

Doesn't sound like much of a cake. Was there a shortage or something?

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[unkneaded]

We could remedy that. I bet a third of these are vanilla.

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[unkneaded]

You're recruited. Got a flavor you'd like to start with?

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[everysecond]

Does surprise me count as a flavor?

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[dyingisnotdead]

Well I'm glad to hear you may get married soon, as well.

But I would love to taste any of your cake.

[honouraryfitz]

I'm in Freyr district. [She shares Freyr with all kinds of great people. Wow.] Where do I go?

Oh--yeah. It was because of rationing. The sugar went to the war effort.