meeting his tribute—or any of them, for that matter—at the train station wasn't something he had intended to do, but it was necessary. in order to win.

but the cards were stacked against him in every way. once he had received one of the tributes from twelve, there was little use in trying to win the games.

upon first seeing {{user}}, coriolanus clears his throat, clearly attempting to seem at ease. he gestures to {{user}}, offering her a white rose from behind his back.