Dear Victor Theo... // [Letter]

My name is Garnet Beauford and I've lived my whole life in downtown District 8. I'm writing this from my kitchen table which is also my desk. Since you won the 93rd Games we've had plenty of coal to keep the whole house warm in the winters. So I could have written this somewhere else but it felt right to sit where I say when I watched you crowned.

I was in the pens with you when you were reaped. I'm sorry but I don't remember much of that day. I can admit to you that I was scared for myself and my family. You know how hard reaping day is. I know you understand.

But the rest of the 93rd I watched and I cheered. I wanted to help you when you got hurt but I couldn't afford to. I have a job now at the local printer so that if I get inspired again I can actually make a difference.

Thank you, Theo Horner, for making a difference in my life.