[AW] Let the Fires Burn [ meeting ]

[Katniss]

When the answer does not come to her question, Katniss can see the way Moira looks to her. It is a look that tells her that there is an answer to her question, but one that cannot be answered just yet. Katniss knows that look all too well, she’s used it several times before when she lead her own kingdom. There is a sinking pit in her stomach and she instinctively knows that she will not like the answer that she will eventually be given. Thankfully, Metaphor is still at her side and she leans into him. Her eyes meet his and she tries to silently tell him that something very bad has happened in Denocte and he had to have trust in her that she would make things right. It was her job, after all, to protect all of Denocte, even from the evils and dangers that she doesn’t yet know about. Something catches her attention and it draws her gaze to the sky. She can see that Finnick has joined the gathering, flying high above and watching from curious eyes. Katniss smiles at him, thankful that his strength is returning and he is able to fly farther with each passing day. He settles on a nearby perch, the large harpy eagle content to silently watch over his bonded. Katniss is very quiet as Moira begins to tell her story of how Isra was taken from the maze and one of their own has died. There is shock and self-hatred that plagues her face now. Katniss had been at the maze. If she had picked the right path…if she had been wiser, perhaps she could have been there when her queen had been taken. Perhaps she could have done something to save Isra and save Acton. Perhaps she could have killed Raum when she had the chance. Katniss doesn’t know what to say. She watches as Moira begins to descend the steps and come to dwell amongst them. She watches so patiently as she comes to stand near to herself and Metaphor. She listens to the speech, knowing that her heart was swelling with anger and with determination. There had been very few things in life that had gotten her blood boiling to the point it was now. And finally, Katniss turns to follow the movement of Moira, finally listening as she begins to share her plan to correct the wrongs Raum has done against Denocte. Katniss looks to Metaphor. “I have to join her, to fight for our home.” She knows that Metaphor has never liked her going into battle. Still her leg hurts her from her spar with Asterion, but she does not let it hold her back. Slowly, she weaves through the crowd of those gathered until she breaks past them to come front and center. “I will fight for Denocte. I will help find our queen.” And hurt Raum in the process. That stallion would be lucky to still have balls when she’s through with him.