"I understand," Rafe says. It isn't a condescending or patronizing comment. He doesn't pretend to know what she has been through that has made her that way. He only understands that for whatever reason, she has to be, and he can respect that. Especially in a new situation such as this one.

"Not very long. Maybe a couple of weeks at best. It's not the first time I've been here, either."

... Yes, Katniss. It likes to send you back and then bring you here again.