"I find that hard to believe," Linden says, despite knowing that it's true; Torin's hit the nail on the head. Capitolites might have taken note of the disgrace of sudden feebleness falling upon the District 2 Victor, but probably wouldn't have offered help or tried to understand the situation beyond its surface appearance.

"You're a beloved Victor. If I hadn't been there, someone else would have been along presently. Are you doing better now?" he asks.