All throughout this meeting, Katniss keeps close to Metaphor. Not only as a constant for herself, but as a reminder that she is also there for Metaphor. Deep in her heart she knows that war is coming, that she will be called to protect Denocte and all those within it. She knows it will be dangerous and she looks to Metaphor with her eyes soft. She hopes he realizes that this is her duty, her calling just as she understands that it is Metaphor’s to heal.
Eyes look back to Moira, just in time to see her own eyes of gold catch her gaze. She gives a silent nod, a way to tell the acting queen that she will do all she can for Denocte and all she can to see her queen home. While she has nothing against the ruling of Moira, she cannot help but miss Isra. She misses the stories, the talks of visions and pasts. It’s all comforting to Katniss and she wants to see her friend return.
Anzhelo joins the gathering and Katniss turns her head to give him a soft, welcoming smile. She doesn’t forget the heart to heart conversation the two of them shared at the Festival and she hopes that their friendship will continue on. He’s a kind fellow. For a brief moment, she thinks that he and Metaphor might get along very well with one another should they attempt a friendship.
It is Moira’s voice that brings her thoughts from those gathered around her onto Moira. Her attention is unwavering. She’s dripping with the desire to know the mare’s plan on how to find Isra and bring her home, as well as how to bring justice onto Raum.
Katniss is encouraged that Moira seeks to bring Isra home and that she recognizes that each of them holds a piece of that journey. Each one of them has something different to offer. When Moira announces her name, that she and Noctii should bring together the armies, she nods her head lightly. She is prepared to lead them all into battle. She nods her head at the direction that Moira has given her.
The doors to the palace open and she looks to Metaphor for only a brief moment before she takes a step towards the open doors.
