let them know
who you are
before you go

Augustus wasn't at his best today. He was still upset about the Reaping that was coming. He didn't see Ridge next to him, but he knew that he had to be at the announcement for the Quell. Why did the Capitol have to be so cruel to their people? What was the point of this? Augustus hoped that neither of them was Reaped, because he didn't want to have to see Ridge die, or Ridge see him die. He knew that it would hurt too much. He made his way to Ridge's house, hoping that he was the only one at home. They needed to talk.

let them know
who you are
before you go


Augustus smiled as Ridge opened the door. Then he heard Ridge's other siblings. He had forgotten that Ridge was always taking care of them. Maybe they could go into another room to talk. but he would understand if they couldn't. Ridge was a very busy boy. Always helping out. Hopefully Ridge wasn't too busy though. "Hey," he said looking away. "Can we talk?" he asked. Maybe they might be able to talk outside. All of these new rules to the Games scared Augustus. He or Ridge could be next, and when it came down to it, he wanted to be ready. If they had to admit anything, they needed to do it now.