With only a little awkwardness at first, Peeta gently takes Kitten from Daine and lets her settle in his arms. This close, her skin - her scales - show a beautiful richness and dimension of color. She's not quite as heavy as he expected she would be, and he smiles at her the tiny wings folded against her body.

He returns her searching gaze and watches with curiosity as she inspects his shirt. It's a little surreal, and Peeta wonders again at the unusual things the rift has led him into. He has interacted with enough animals to stay still when Kitten reaches toward his face, and he smiles when she pats his cheek. "The feeling's mutual," he replies.

He glances at Daine in time to see her eyes focus again. He nods in response to her question, then glances down at Kitten. "Should I - what about Kitten?" He's pretty sure Kitten will be staying behind, but figures it better to ask rather than assume.