"She's done it before, in an Arena where it ultimately didn't help her stay out of future Arenas or become a Mentor, but she's more than capable," Linden shrugs. "I'm not nearly as worried about her as I am about the others."

If he's surprised by her request, he gives no indication, but he does hand over the flask with a half-smile. "Of course. Thanks, by the way... it's better somehow to know that I don't have to drink alone."