On considering Siren's Pull but not apping right away~

[coversears]

[Annie doesn't speak right away, just sits and ponders this information.]

Katniss and Peeta won't even know me... Finnick won't be there. Are you really sure about this?

[She goes quiet, her gaze not moving but also not focusing on anything in particular.]

I think it's a good idea to wait.

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[knack]

[ He pulls back just enough to unwind one of his arms and brush her hair from her face with gentle fingertips, green eyes seeking hers out. ]

Shhh. I'm okay. We're both okay, alright? [ It's her concern that brings forth the words, though his are steadier and meant to be comforting. ] My mun has a place in mind, but I haven't gone anywhere yet.

I could never say no to you, Annie. I'd never want to.

[coversears]

[She nods, mind reeling at being able to see him. She'd seen him a few times in this place but each time is like torture.]

Good. Good... I don't want you to go somewhere again.

[Again... she remembered when he'd been sent into the Quarter Quell arena with Mags. It had been agony.]

[knack]

[ He fights the urge to duck his head at that word. Again. It's almost inevitable in this place, so telling her he isn't going anywhere would be a lie. And lying isn't an option with Annie. ]

I don't want to go anywhere either, but... If I do end up there, Katniss will be there and maybe even Peeta. [ After a flicker of something behind his gaze, one corner of his lips tugs slightly upward. One of those small smiles only she's privy to. ] So if you do come, you won't be alone.