[ Settled in? Effie had never felt so out of place and thoroughly unsettled in her life. Even the Districts had held some element of familiarity. She had known her place at least. Even if she had felt unwelcome it was only for a short while and there was always her lovely apartment and friends to return to. ]

As much as one would expect.

It just so happens that both my coworker and victors are here as well, there's something to be said for that.

[ Except they are somehow still worlds apart. Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch were all survivors who could and had adapted to worse. Where was her place in all of this? ]

It's a little funny isn't it? I wasn't able to say goodbye last I saw them, I suppose this is my second chance.

[ If only there was a phone cord to be twisted around her manicured finger. ]