Joly had not considered the idea that this might be disheartening for people, or that it might give the Capitol any room to set things up in such a way or he might have reconsidered. Might have. After all, he was fairly certain, still, that several of his friends, if they knew the details, would think that it was a good idea. And, too, it was a chance to do some pretty amazing things if he was able to become privy to details. Worth the risk, certainly, and it gave Joly a great place to hide in during the meantime, now didn't it?

A moment passed, in which he thought about Venus and how she might react, but he was pushing onwards anyway, deciding that she, after all, had learned plenty about playing to a crowd. This was but another version of that sort of event, yes? Either to get information, or protect his friends from a place in someone's favor, he could live with himself making this decision, certainly.

"Would you, indeed?" There was something, certainly. "I...that would be wonderful. I've missed being able to help others so much. But yes, I certainly would be willing to help...to serve, however I can."

The words felt, and tasted wrong, coming out of his mouth, but Joly was good enough at acting by now that all he did was smile instead. It was a step. If he could find the others later, before anything happened, he'd explain himself. Until then, at least he would know the truth, and honestly, a lot of his skills were those he'd have used for Capitolians and Rebels and other Tributes alike regardless.

"I am not certain what you, or anyone, may have in mind, but please, consider me a volunteer and all of my skills at your disposal."