Katniss nods in return. She'd been staying in the Residence for now. She wants to move out and get her own place but she hasn't yet, wants to save the marks until she knows she can make a real go of it out on her own. She's lived in poverty before, so that's not a problem, but she knows she needs a steady income if she's going to cover expenses. Once she figures that out, she'll be away from Fayura's place and on her own for a while.

The sun is low but there's still some work that can be done. Katniss rocks up onto her feet again, brushing her palms free of crumbs, and offers a hand to the guy who had shared with her. Maybe they can finish this row and then head back home for the evening; he's a good person to work with. She doesn't know if he can talk or not but she likes his company all the same.

It reminds her of spending time with Pollux. He used to like to hear her sing and whistle, since Avoxes can't speak, and Katniss whistles Rue's little notes for a moment, wondering if the birds in Draega will take up the song the same way the birds in Panem all sing for Rue.