Coriolanus experiences fear when hearing a repeating cry in the woods during a Peacekeeper event.
Realizing the sound comes from jabberjays mimicking a death cry, he recalls seeing them in Dr. Gaul's lab.
Disruption in the Peacekeeper ranks is minor as they are accustomed to the jabberjays.
Coriolanus witnesses the mockingjays, a mutation of the jabberjays, turning human cries into musical sequences.
He recalls a conversation with Lucy Gray about mockingjays and their significance in Capitol events.
During a commotion, Coriolanus fears the crowd's potential violence and reflexively readies his weapon.
An officer fires shots to disperse birds and subdue the crowd, ending the disturbance.
After the event, the major explains mockingjays resulted from released male jabberjays mating with local mockingbirds.
Coriolanus considers organizing a mockingjay hunting party as target practice for recruits.
Sejanus, Coriolanus's comrade, expresses regret about enlisting and reveals a pacifist stance.
Coriolanus receives a letter from Pluribus Bell, hinting at a past conflict between his father and Dean Highbottom.
The recruits discuss the day's hanging and Coriolanus's mockingjay hunting idea gains support.
Sejanus opens up about his reluctance to use violence and his desire to be a medic.
Coriolanus confronts Sejanus's ethical concerns and suggests he purposefully miss if ever needing to shoot at someone.
Coriolanus reflects on his own physique and strength improvements from training.
The recruits attend a music event at the Hob, where Smiley trades cookies for moonshine.
The Covey band, including Lucy Gray, perform, with residents of District Twelve embracing their return.
Coriolanus experiences a mix of emotions in anticipation of meeting Lucy Gray after her performance.
Lucy Gray spots Coriolanus in the audience, recognizing him with joy.
As Coriolanus prepares to approach Lucy Gray post-performance, he notices a young man entering the scene, realizing the man is likely Lucy Gray's former lover.