[She had noticed, upon returning to Luceti, Effie's strange behavior. The way she had opted to stay sheltered indoors rather than be her overly social self. There was a change in wardrobe (though, truth be told, that took longer to notice). A quiet reservation to the woman that Katniss didn't recall ever seeing before.
While she had wondered what had happened, if it had anything to do with the woman's kidnapping, she hadn't pried. Instead, she had given Effie her space. Even attempted to be nicer than normal, something easier done once Effie moved out again. But if anything, the absence made her worry a little more. She didn't like it, knowing Effie was some place she couldn't keep watch over.
So when Katniss encounters Effie at the grocery store, the look of relief on her face is obvious. She's out and about, not hiding in Jack's home anymore.
Even a small smile is offered. The rare sort, one actually meant.]
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While she had wondered what had happened, if it had anything to do with the woman's kidnapping, she hadn't pried. Instead, she had given Effie her space. Even attempted to be nicer than normal, something easier done once Effie moved out again. But if anything, the absence made her worry a little more. She didn't like it, knowing Effie was some place she couldn't keep watch over.
So when Katniss encounters Effie at the grocery store, the look of relief on her face is obvious. She's out and about, not hiding in Jack's home anymore.
Even a small smile is offered. The rare sort, one actually meant.]