"I'll say." Even if Jason thinks exterminating the Tributes would be a net gain, that show of violence didn't sit well with him. It was uncivilized, the way a Districter would be treated. And you don't put that nasty Districter stuff on television.

"Shame they don't all respond to sweet talk," he says, waving a hand. "But maybe you have a better set than I do. I sure hope so."

He takes his glass of water. "It's been good to meet you."