a cheerfulness rested in tonight's evening, laughter and drunken slurs already determining the celebrations. every one of distinction or at least those who wished to get close to this attended these celebrations, lifting their spirits & drawing connections from it. he had stopped counting the many times they had ( without any joke on their lips ) tried to indulge in different conversations, ached to get just a shimmer of his attention. it would get worse the more the evening continued with drinks easing their tongues.
though, even on such nights, there was JOY found in small spoons, enjoyable just enough to let such days not pass. ' cinna ! what a nice moment to meet you. ' he stumbled away from another 'fan' & to someone who certainly HAD to attend tonight. for the joy of panem, and somehow, to have not only his feet but words stumble, too. in truth, somehow it was not that easy to talk with him. even with a few drinks that surely loosened his tongue . . . lungs ached to give his words away. ten times thought & struggled with how he should speak in front of him. hadn't it always been easy to speak with others, even below heavy lights & dark cameras ? ' what a sight . . . this evening ! surely you must have found yourself in good company after your success. '