If things get worse, we might not be able to control them just with simple shows of force. We might end up having to ask for some kind of real help from Fayura.

( Katniss gets the sense the Queen wants to stay as neutral as possible, not favoring one side or the other, but a time comes when you have to pick sides - even if it isn't something you want to do. )

They're getting bolder, much bolder than they were when I first got here a few months ago.