Peeta was well aware of his way with people. He had seen it on the faces of the crowds in each of the districts they had passed through. Words were something that came naturally to him. It was just a different sort of creation and though he's certain that he'll never write that stuff done, he didn't mind it.

But he didn't like to talk about that stuff all that much. It was still too closely tied to the Games and to the Capitol. There was too much baggage hanging around with that skill. Animals were just easier to think about it. Following her inside, he glanced quickly around the room before his gaze settled on her.

"Hi." Lifting his sketchpad he shrugged. "I just thought maybe we could brainstorm for the book. I had some free time and it seemed like a good thing to get started on."