Clara's smile and the question made Leo ease up a bit in his demeanor. Oh yeah, not everyone in this retreat is an entitled Capitolite with a mean streak the size of Siberia (looking at you Compson). He nodded as an answer,
"For the most part, yes. There are problems here and there but nothing I can't handle. I was a Career Tribute in the making, trained for that moment to bring food and glory to my District and my family."
His way of breaking that ice over with off-worlder Tributes and Mentors. He was starting to understand that, due to culture differences, they might not understand how deep his drive to fight for his District goes.
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"For the most part, yes. There are problems here and there but nothing I can't handle. I was a Career Tribute in the making, trained for that moment to bring food and glory to my District and my family."
His way of breaking that ice over with off-worlder Tributes and Mentors. He was starting to understand that, due to culture differences, they might not understand how deep his drive to fight for his District goes.