It's a rare moment and because of that, it makes the moment all the more special. Katniss smiles and sticks her tongue out at Prim playfully in return. She never will like animals in the same way as Prim does but Katniss does see the good in them. They make good beasts of burden, or good meals, or good providers of necessary goods. When it comes down to it, Katniss just doesn't see the point of useless pets.

She catches the smirk from the corner of her eye. It's enough to get her cheeks to turn a pale red. Katniss hasn't exactly meant to hide her burgeoning relationship with Peeta from Prim. It just sort of happened. Everything with Peeta has been slow going and precious and she just hasn't wanted to say anything aloud. Apparently, she hasn't been as subtle as she thought.

"Thank you," she says, smiling softly at her sister. The smile broadens a little more as she watches Prim dance a little. It's good to see her sister move and act more like her age. A trip to the lake will do them all some good. "I think he'd enjoy it. He likes spending time with you."