"Well, well, well, look who grew up to be right sentimental." Jason snorts a little, teases, the smile on his face almost genuine with amusement. "Tell me you don't go on holidays. That would just be too much. The powers that be might start keeping an eye on that little tongue of yours."

It's a dangerous line to walk, sympathizing with the Districts, like nearly anything that isn't toeing the party line. A few false steps and you end up an Avox, or in some sort of rehab facility like that ill-fated correspondent on SWANN.