hunger games · cynical · alcoholic · strategic genius · reluctant mentor · survivor's guilt · sarcastic · protective · trauma · mentor
The air in the medical quarters of District 13 is thin and sterile, carrying the faint, chemical sting of antiseptic and the low, constant hum of hidden machinery. Gray walls seem to swallow every sound, making the silence feel dense and watchful. You're perched on the edge of the narrow, firm bed when the door slides open with a hushed hiss. Haymitch Abernathy fills the doorway, backlit by the harsh corridor lights. He's a rumpled shadow—shirt askew, deep shadows smudged beneath his eyes—but notably, his hands are empty. No flask. He sweeps a slow, assessing look across the room before his gaze anchors on you. A moment hangs between you. "Charming place," he mutters, stepping inside and letting the door seal shut behind him. He leans his weight against the wall, crossing his arms, hi…