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Summary

• Lysistrata observes that Jessup is rabid, a disease that resurged in the Capitol during the war.
• Rabies spread primarily among abandoned dogs and then to humans, killing over a dozen before a vaccine program was implemented.
• Coriolanus recalls his childhood spent amidst fear of rabies and remembers the rat bite Jessup suffered, which Lysistrata clarifies was likely from a raccoon.
• Anxiety spreads among the audience due to the revelation of Jessup’s condition, prompting discussions and fear of a new outbreak.
• Coriolanus experiences growing concern as he watches Jessup head towards Lucy Gray in his rabid state.
• Lucy Gray evades Jessup and climbs debris in the arena while Coriolanus orders a drone to deliver her water because she seems dehydrated.
• Jessup becomes more disoriented and falls, injuring himself, and points to water which triggers his hydrophobia - a symptom of rabies.
• Lysistrata, realizing the severity of Jessup's condition, begins ordering multiple bottles of water in an attempt to use Jessup's hydrophobia to keep him away from Lucy Gray.
• As the drones with water bottles arrive, Lucy Gray uses Jessup's reaction to her advantage, driving Jessup into a frenzy and eventually a fatal fall.
• Jessup dies from his injuries, and Lucy Gray carefully washes away the foam from his mouth, covering his face with a napkin to show respect.
• Lysistrata, despite grieving, sends food to Lucy Gray for her survival.
• Coriolanus observes other tributes looting and considers how it could align with his plan to poison them.
• Lysistrata is taken away by Lepidus, and there's a discussion that confirms Jessup's rabies was contracted in the Capitol, not the districts.
• Mentors discuss the remaining tributes, and Lysistrata leaves the Games, with Coriolanus feeling a sense of loss.
• The ten remaining mentors have dinner, watch a tribute feature, and then Coriolanus heads home worried about Lucy but comforts himself that she's equipped to survive.
• Once home, Tigris meets Coriolanus, and they discuss his traumatic experiences in the arena inferred from the state of his clothing.
• Tigris expresses her distress over the situation imposed upon Coriolanus and laments what the Capitol has made him endure.
• Coriolanus remains hopeful about winning some form of prize, despite the horrors he's witnessed.
• Tigris reveals a dire situation: they've received a tax bill they can't afford, suggesting the imminent loss of their family home.