"The two of you are very lucky for that. I gather that Gale benefits from a place where he can voice his displeasure for the Capitol." His teeth sunk into his bottom lip. He knew that last comment might have seemed a bit like a jealous boyfriend remarking on the male friends his girlfriend kept. Mostly because even if it didn't have the right to be, that's what it was.

Gale was precious to her, and he knew it. That didn't mean the bond they had didn't drive him batty.

"Hows the bread." It was a desperate subject change, but hopefully it would work.