That might seem like a depressing or defeatist attitude to some people, but it tracked with Katniss's experiences in Panem and here. "Sad, but true," she agreed. "So we need to make the most of the time we have."
She decided that they should actually eat the food he brought before it got cold, so she started opening containers. "Like trying new food," she said, trying to swing the topic back to lighter ground.