"Encroachin' my- Oh come now, don't think like that," Gus is putting on all the airs of affability, simply making sure that Emily remembered just which side kept her safe and made sure the population never crossed the lines, like Thirteen had. He wanted her alliance, her support and her happiness to boost morale and any future business he might have in her District.

"Our time is equally as valuable. You keep our spirits high and I make sure that the machines of war are well oiled and efficient," he admitted with the best sympathetic look he could. "You've been a service to us all. Now please take whichever item you'd like."