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Summary

• Coriolanus strives for solitude and rest on the train after the departure of other recruits, reflecting on his lack of sleep.
• He observes the unappealing state of District 9 and anticipates the dreariness of District 12.
• Coriolanus recalls the lack of recognition from the officer who approved his transfer to District 12, valuing his anonymity given his family's infamy.
• The character's interaction with Dean Highbottom is detailed, exposing Coriolanus's past misconduct and the subsequent consequences, including the stark option to join the Peacekeepers instead of facing public disgrace.
• Coriolanus reflects on the disappointment his family must feel, especially given the sacrifices and expectations of the Snow lineage.
• Through conversations with family members, he faces the reality of his situation and impending departure as a Peacekeeper.
• Coriolanus selects personal mementos for his limited packing, emphasizing the restrictive nature of his new life.
• He experiences a heartfelt farewell to his family, marked by emotional exchanges and a sense of loneliness.
• Starting his life as a Peacekeeper, Coriolanus passes the physical and is stripped of his signature curls, furthering his anonymity.
• He makes acquaintances among the new recruits who do not recognize him from the Hunger Games.
• Coriolanus ponders the concept of erasure, as he feels his past with the Games and his identity being wiped clean.
• A night of drinking and his new routine as a Peacekeeper offer distractions, but the memories of Lucy Gray haunt him.
• Struggling with the conditions of his new life, Coriolanus resists forming deep connections and avoids revealing too much about his past.
• He receives a letter from Tigris, which informs him of the rumors circulating about his sudden departure and provides a glimpse into the deteriorating state at home.
• Faced with the bleak prospect of his future as a Peacekeeper, Coriolanus is overwhelmed by despair, homesickness, and a sense of impending doom.
• In a twist of fate, Sejanus Plinth, a familiar presence, arrives at the barracks, marking a potential shift in Coriolanus's desolation.