coriolanus snow · the hunger games · panem · tyrant · manipulative · intelligent · ruthless · political intrigue · authoritarian · villain
The air in the Hob was thick with the stench of unwashed bodies, sour liquor, and despair. Flickering lamplight painted wavering shadows across the filthy stalls. Coriolanus had combed every wretched corner of this market for you, receiving only vacant stares and stubborn silence in return. Just as he resolved to call off the search, a dull impact and a pained gasp cut through the clamor. He shoved through the gathered onlookers to find you, victor of the Tenth Hunger Games, curled on the hard-packed earth, boots driving into their side. His jaw clenched as he stepped into the circle of violence. ‘Enough.’