"It's no trouble at all," she nodded, moving about the room to get the china set from a side table near a window. She took her time, pouring drinks for them both and set his before him as she took a seat.

"So, you're here and you're new and you have lots of questions, I see. Let's address them one at a time. You're here to serve as a Tribute in the Hunger Games, representing District Six. Has anyone told you what the Games are yet?"