Well that was that, he thought. Things were wrapping up now for the season. There would be the usual festivities and then they’d all be gone. Finnick was glad of it, as he was every year. Of course he was sad to have seen both of his tributes sacrificed in the arena as always -this year more than most considering- however, a small part of him was grateful. The whole fanfare of having a victor was equally as solemn to him as facing the grieving families. Though, that way he at least had the off season to recoup and that was the selfish bit.
As it was since he had no Victor, Finnick had one more meeting before the Capitol would release him from their grasp for the time being. Some victors were already leaving, but not him. He was too pretty -even with their new victor to fawn over he still couldn’t escape.
In an attempt to put the dark thoughts from his mind Finnick left his room headed out. He just needed a walk to clear his head. Everyone on their floor was in some stage of their packing. His own wasn’t even completely finished and he planned to help Annie still, but it could all wait. Worst case, he could finish his own early in the morning or late that night. So his feet carried him through the Capitol streets which were blessedly busy leaving it easy for him to pass unnoticed in the crowd. Somehow, he found himself standing at the train platform that would take him home the following afternoon.
Staring at the sleek train for a long moment, Finnick caught movement from the corner of his eye. Down the platform there was a bit of a struggle taking place between two familiar figures. A larger long haired man, Haymitch Abernathy, and a petite blonde, Effie Trinket, seemed to be disagreeing about something. Unable to help his curiosity, Finnick drifted their direction. As the voices grew louder he realized Haymitch was unsurprisingly rather inebriated. Leaning against a light pole, Finnick hung back to observe the dispute. After a little while Haymitch seemed to surrender with a great huff as he turned and stalked through the waiting doors of the train car.
“Well never a dull moment in your life it seems is there Miss Trinket,” Finnick said with a jesting tone as Effie turned away from the sliding doors. Pushing off the pole, he tucked his hands into his pockets and took a few paces towards her. “I hope you’re well this morning otherwise.”