[They had talked earlier, Katniss informing Clove that the little girl had gone missing. Presumed to return home, just like Peeta and Effie. And Richard. Or to nothingness, in Rue's case. Because what was there really after dying in the arena?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
She had failed in protecting Rue. Hadn't even had much of a chance to rekindle things with Peeta. Lost the first father like figure she had truly had in her life since age eleven. Even Effie's loss hurt, a reminder of all those who had come and gone as she forever remained stuck here in Luceti. It had hurt too much to announce to the network that Rue, too, was no gone.
So when she sees this, there's a slight look of relief that crosses her face. And gratitude. She hadn't expect Clove to say anything. And that Rue's absence is noted...]
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Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
She had failed in protecting Rue. Hadn't even had much of a chance to rekindle things with Peeta. Lost the first father like figure she had truly had in her life since age eleven. Even Effie's loss hurt, a reminder of all those who had come and gone as she forever remained stuck here in Luceti. It had hurt too much to announce to the network that Rue, too, was no gone.
So when she sees this, there's a slight look of relief that crosses her face. And gratitude. She hadn't expect Clove to say anything. And that Rue's absence is noted...]
Thank you.