"Because they don't look at us like that. The whole point of doing what they do is so they can keep their version of the world preserved. We work for the benefit of the Capitol, and are punished as they see fit. I'm not even going to give you nightmares by telling you what they do to people who disobey them, or even what they do to some people so they can stay eternally pretty. Just know that I never wanted to tell you all this...its an awful place."

She stroked the pony's mane lightly, not trying to insult her. She wasn't just a horse or something.

"Sorry if I ruined your day. Mine's been...well, pretty damn awful."