The Letters of Sable and Gillenia

31 January, 2024

Dear Gillenia,

Coryo didn't let me participate in the last challenge (the locked room) because with Rarity he used the room to tell her she won't be the winner since she threw herself at him too much. Also, he told me he didn't want to be in a room with cameras on us alone. He revealed the white dress was his idea, symbolic of the pure white rose I got from winning, and our union like you said. The farmers have rolled out and Coryo and I have finally gotten to walk the grounds together. He said the Capitol his proud of his choice, that I'v what Lucy Gray had the potential to become if she hadn't betrayed him. He recognised I didn't change myself for the Capitol, which he had the pressure to do and he thought that showed the dignity of a First Lady. During our time alone, I've gathered he is a romantic, but slightly broken, a charmer, but guarded, always looking our for the wellbeing of those he cares about and not afraid to take things slow while he calculates. He hasn't kissed me, even for the cameras and focused instead on making sure he sees 12 with me. Flint didn't give me the warmest welcome, said I have changed because before I loathed the Capitol. He doesn't understand why I haven't rebelled as I usually do and why I never caught on to why he gave me a diamond. He was in love, but he wasn't assertive about it. So I'm sorry to say he doesn't want to speak to me again. My family didn't care too much, just said they'd be happy if I'm treated right and do something to help others. Honestly, 12 began to feel ...not like home, and I craved the Capitol. Of course, I'll the woods, but the gardens are like our own personal forest. Coryo and I talked about our experience while on the balcony one night, and he mentioned faking a marriage until we're both ready and not so frazzled. He did say Tigris is already working on my dress, though, and I can invite whoever I want...will you come? We can get a private jet to lift you out of 13, and you can bring Cillian! I'm so happy to hear you're finding love at the same time as me. Your kiss sounds like a fairytale, with a bit of classic Cillian mischief in there too. I wonder what it will be like when Coryo kisses me...icy? I'll be so nervous if he waits until the wedding, but it's nice to get to know each other as much as Panem lets us beforehand.

Can't wait to hear abut all your adventures!

Love,

Sable