[Katniss is in a tree. It's not clear where, but she's found a tree, and is now sitting in it. Both her bow and quiver are visible. She looks a little more focussed than she did when she first arrived, but also more drawn]

What will they do to us if we don't fight for them?

They used fire, in the Games. Or mutts. Traps to make you move, so that you'd do what they wanted you to do. So what is it here? Or is it going to be a surprise? Lull us into a false sense of security, spring the punishment on us for maximum effectiveness.

If we all just stop, what will they do to us?

[The video feed takes a while to click on. When it does, the woman on the other end looks visibly relieved. That is, if anyone could get a clear look at her beneath the dark hood she's wearing.

She's seated somewhere inside the Hold, tucked off in a corner. She would prefer being outside, but had witnessed the young boy's mishap with the strange carriage, and so had taken measures to avoid a similar accident. When she speaks up at last, her voice is clear, measured and calm.]

Hello. ...I hope this is working. [She shifts a little.] I suppose I should introduce myself.

[Her gaze flickers somewhere off to the side before returning to stare at the comm device. She looks a little uncomfortable with the notion of speaking to a group through a machine.] My name is Kahlan Amnell. I arrived shortly before the riots began, and I'd like to give my thanks to those who helped me during the attacks. I apologize for not speaking up before now. I hope that everyone escaped safely.

[She frowns, and it takes her a little while to speak up again.] I know that all of you are just as confused as I am, but...since there's no known escape from this place, and we've been conscripted to fight this battle, what about our worlds? Does anyone know what might change there in our absence? [Her voice has stayed even and calm, but there's a tightness around the edges at this question, a barely contained desperation.] It's imperative that I know. [And she adds:] Thank you for any information you may have.

And lastly, if it's needed, I would be willing to offer my services to any others being detained here. I've noticed talk of meetings and I have some...experience in matters of diplomacy.

[To use an understatement.]