I'll have you arrested! I'll -- I'll have you -- there shall be an inquiry!
[There was always an inquiry. They were required. She is still smashing her fists into him, though she's starting to get tired. And her knuckles are getting sore. Mostly, though, she is focusing on blathering at him so she won't cry.
Don't cry, Effie! The inner voice that chides her is as harsh as the one she uses to berate Haymitch Abernathy. Stop being so weak! The Malnosso don't want anyone who is weak!]
If they're watching, I'll NEVER forgive you! NEVER!
[action -- SIX O'CLOCK.]
[There was always an inquiry. They were required. She is still smashing her fists into him, though she's starting to get tired. And her knuckles are getting sore. Mostly, though, she is focusing on blathering at him so she won't cry.
Don't cry, Effie! The inner voice that chides her is as harsh as the one she uses to berate Haymitch Abernathy. Stop being so weak! The Malnosso don't want anyone who is weak!]
If they're watching, I'll NEVER forgive you! NEVER!