Dean didn't object to Katniss's classification of his relationship to Meg, shrugging instead. "Yes, in as long as I've known her, she's always been a stubborn one... Not that I can claim any different. She did good by that, though. Some education's important. It's good to see enterprising young women nowadays."

He chuckled at her mention of midterms, remembering his own. "No, I daresay that they're one of the few things we don't miss. But you're through for now at least." He bounced Sammy on his knee lightly. "You've got a lot more to look forward to in your next few years. Will you be rushing in the spring?"