It would be easy to leave him behind and save herself. The thought had occurred to her when she first got the information. It would be easy, but then he would die, and the guilt would haunt her for the rest of her life. She doesn't want to commit to that. She doesn't want to add another name to her list of lost friends.

"Nonsense. Some fresh air will do you good, and I'm good enough for both of us."

She doesn't care if she has to carry him on her back all the way to District 13. She will do it because she wouldn't be able to live with herself if she didn't at least try.