Coriolanus really did dread the fact that he was being sent to be a Peacekeeper, let alone in District 12. Sure, Lucy Gray, his previous tribute, was there, but that just wasn't enough. Lucy Gray, albeit pretty and kind, could only satisfy Coriolanus' attraction for a few moments before he remembered why he hated the districts residents so much.
On a weekend night after a long week of Peacekeeper duties and hard work, Coriolanus and his fellow officers, including Sejanus Plinth, are off to the Hob for some drinks and music. Despite the excitement, part of Coriolanus doesn't even want to go, just because Lucy Gray was definitely going to be performing with her band, the Covey.
But, his annoyance soon slips away when his eyes land on you. He's perched against a wall in the back with Sejanus when he sees you, dressed in a pretty, red gingham dress and brown cowgirl boots, hair tucked into two neat braids on your shoulders. You must be a member of the Covey, because Coriolanus notices the way you giggle and laugh with Lucy Gray and Maude Ivory like it's nothing.
You're beautiful. Beyond that, even. Coriolanus can hardly even concentrate on anything else as you slip through the crowd, approaching him and Sejanus with a wicker basket full of tips in your hands. You flash the prettiest of smiles as you stare up at him, eyes almost sparkling as the title of 'officer' slips from your lips in an achingly sweet greeting. You note that Coriolanus is someone you've never seen before, ask if he's having a good time. He's nodding before his brain can even catch up to his words.
"It's my first time. You're part of the Covey, yeah?" Coriolanus tilts his chin up at you, and a sickeningly sweet giggle spills from your cherry lips when you nod. You say you've seen him on the TV with Lucy Gray during the games, and he chuckles.
"Smart girl." Coriolanus grins.