Despite everything they've been through, Sam's never once felt like he needed to hide from Albert. Or if he has - it hasn't been like this, where suddenly the idea of Albert knowing something about him fills his chest with dread. If he were more self aware, maybe he'd be able to figure out if it was just that he doesn't want Albert to know or that he doesn't want to face it at all. That he doesn't want to say it out loud.
Even though he participated in the tail end of the battle for District 8, testing out some of the things they'd done - upgrades, all in the name of the Capitol - somehow, actually answering that question feels like it'll make it more real.
Sometimes it's hard enough to tell what's real and what isn't, he doesn't want to make this the thing that's real.
He doesn't step back, but he doesn't answer, either, just shaking his head.
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Even though he participated in the tail end of the battle for District 8, testing out some of the things they'd done - upgrades, all in the name of the Capitol - somehow, actually answering that question feels like it'll make it more real.
Sometimes it's hard enough to tell what's real and what isn't, he doesn't want to make this the thing that's real.
He doesn't step back, but he doesn't answer, either, just shaking his head.