Gale looks down at her in surprise, so lost in his own thoughts that he hadn't seen her coming. He has a lot to think about now - from how he'll have to adjust his hunting tactics to how he's going to keep supporting his family once he goes to work and can't hunt as often - and the last person he's expected to talk to, especially out in the rain, is Madge Undersee. But his jaw is set, stubborn and determined as he's ever been.
"I'll be fine," he tells her neutrally, taking in the sight of her with mild bemusement. Katniss is a friend of hers, but he didn't think she'd be this upset about it. They must be closer than he knew. "It's just rain. You should go home, Undersee, before you ruin your dress."
And he makes to move past her, back on his personal mission.
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"I'll be fine," he tells her neutrally, taking in the sight of her with mild bemusement. Katniss is a friend of hers, but he didn't think she'd be this upset about it. They must be closer than he knew. "It's just rain. You should go home, Undersee, before you ruin your dress."
And he makes to move past her, back on his personal mission.