"It would've implied a lot, a grudge even against the government," Leo's eyes glinted with just a hint of malice towards any rebel, his smile a smirk, "That would've been unfortunate if I could've interpreted anything else."

As friendly as the coach was, the man was at his physical peak and being a former Career meant not just a varied skill set for the Arena but a devotion to the Capitol. For a second, he holds that uncomfortably snide look before cracking up in a laugh as well,

"I'm joking!" and he really was, D2 thrived in making the competition squirm for a little bit, "You may be a lot of things Lockhearst, but a dumb man, you're not."