Prim usually doesn't mind having Peeta with them, too. Today had seemed like a time just for Katniss, for Prim's sister to do something on her own and for herself. Not counting the fact that one reason Katniss is here is because Prim asked her to be. Peeta had agreed that the sisters needed time alone together. Prim suspects he also needed time alone. Maybe he's off with Haymitch or maybe he's painting or baking. Either way, Prim knows he will be using the time any way he can.

Prim manages a grin at Katniss' defiance, standing so she can dip her feet into the water. Someday, she hopes she'll be able to swim again, someday when her burns don't require constant salves and lotions, constant application of healing herbs. Their mother has already fussed over her and made sure her injuries have been tended. Prim suspects that's the only reason she's been allowed out at all.

Well, that and they all know she wouldn't go quietly. She may be the nicest in the house, but if there's one thing Prim has learned it's that time is short and they all have to make the most of what they have.

"I know you like some things," she pushes teasingly. "You liked Lady." Probably less because Lady was any specific animal and more because she was useful, but that's beside the point.