Just the perfect touch of rebellion," says Haymitch "Very nice." Rebellion? — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I trusted him. I put what was precious in Haymitch's hands. & he has betrayed me — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
When you're in the arena...you just remember who the enemy is" - Haymitch — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I know. I was hoping," I say. "Exactly. Because you're desperate," says Haymitch. I don't argue because, of course, he's right. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Great. Now I have to go back and tell Haymitch I want an eighty-year-old and Nuts and Volts for my allies. He'll… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Shame isn't a strong enough word for what I feel. "You could live a hundred lifetimes and not deserve him, you know,"… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Got it," I say. "Did you tell Peeta this?" "Don't have to," says Haymitch. "He's already there. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
But what was it Haymitch said when I asked if he had told Peeta the situation? That he had to pretend to… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Yeah, we wouldn't want to lose our little Mockingjay when she's finally begun to sing. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Remembering from last year how Haymitch's gifts are often timed to send a message, I make a note to myself. Be friends… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
But in my head I can hear Haymitch's smug, if slightly exasperated, words: "Yes, that's what I'm looking for, sweetheart. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
By the end of the session, I am no one at all. Haymitch started drinking somewhere around witty, and a nasty edge… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
So Haymitch, what do you think of the games have one hundred percent more competitors than usual?” asks Caesar. Haymitch shrugs. “I… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
A furious Peeta hammers Haymitch with the atrocity he could become party to, but I can feel Haymitch watching me. This is… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
He wants as many victors as possible for the cameras to follow in the Capitol. Thinks it makes for better television." "Are… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
So at least half the victors have instructed their mentors to request you as an ally. I know it can't be your… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I look at Peeta and he gives me a sad smile. I hear Haymitch's voice. "You could do a lot worse." At… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
That's very funny," says Peeta. Suddenly he lashes out at the glass in Haymitch's hand. It shatters on the floor, sending the… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Listen up. You're in trouble. Word is the Capitol's furious about you showing them up in the arena. The one thing they… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Several sets of arms would embrace me. But in the end, the only person I truly want to comfort me is Haymitch,… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I go to the saltwater and wash off the blood, trying to decide which I hate more, pain or itching. Fed up,… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
No one really needs me," he says, and there is no self-pity in his voice. It's true his family doesn't need him.… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
You'd have thought we planned it," says Peeta, giving me just the hint of a smile. "Didn't you?" asks Portia. Her fingers… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
You're punishing him over and over for things that are out of his control. Now, I'm not saying you shouldn't have a… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
Then I know Prim is right, that Snow cannot afford to waste Peeta's life, especially now, while the Mockingjay causes so much… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
“Here's some advice. Stay alive," says Haymitch, and then bursts out laughing. I exchange a look with Peeta before I remember that… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I think of the snarling, cruel exchange back on the hovercraft. The bitterness that followed. But all I say is "I can't… — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
You and me Haymitch.Very cozy.Picnics, birthdays, long winter nights sitting around the fire retelling old Hunger Games tale. -Peeta Mellark — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I thought he wanted it, anyway," I say. "Not like this," Haymitch says. "He wanted it to be real. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
I don't like self-righteous people," I say. "What's to like?" says Haymitch, who begins sucking the dregs out of the empty bottles. — Suzanne Collins Copy Share Image
