Television lies. Effie knows this. She's been conditioned to never discuss it, though. It's art; effects; sophistication; power.

"Home. Out of here. There's a very important fashion opening and it's vital that I'm seen there."

It's true enough; she could face severe chastisement for missing the debut, not in the least because her image is part of Snow's government's Public Face. That face has to be made up and in the limelight at all times.

"Why? Can you help?" She tries not to sound TOO doubtful, even though she is.