Katniss glances at him when he looks around the room. He's paying attention to everything around them. She can appreciate that. She's spent most of her evening watching her sister and making certain she's safe. Protecting Prim also means watching the others here. Ultimately, so much of the festivities reminds her of the Capitol. It's unnerving. You'd have to be an idiot not to have suspicions.

From the little she knows about him, Alcide isn't a bad guy. He's someone Buffy and Derek both trust. She's refused the few offers to dance that she's had tonight. Dancing had been something that she had loved growing up. Something she and Prim had spent hours doing on cold, winter nights. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to join in one dance. She can still watch Prim from the dance floor.

"Okay," she says, placing her hand in his.