Katniss would have a hard time believing it herself -- but then -- she had a hard time believing she had made it this far in her life without in fact, dying horribly. So that she had survived the death of her family, and come back enough to want to make friends her family now?

Spoke a great deal of the people she was now associated with. Ariande's kindness, her gentle nature and her understanding and empathy, made her someone that Katniss wanted to be considered family. She was honored that Ariande considered her the same.

"I ... do too, so yes, we'll be sisters." She gave her a quick, watery smile, her eyes filling up a little. "And you, and Bruce, can stand for me when I'm ready."