"I'm sure, but like I said, we can only stand and watch, let them writhe in the mud they've made."

Augustus would agree with Swann and Ilar, but what was once a passing thought in the history of Panem, now became outright disdain. Swann never had to see her father putting the good fight to keep Honeymead Holdings during the new regime's takeover, and the sacrifices the others made to keep whatever semblance of civilization.

"Your baby will see the world fix itself if it's got a headstrong mother like you and a...tenacious father like Jason."

The words felt like the acid some of the Districters threatened him with should he have kept his mouth shut. Peaceful nation, his entitled ass.