"I'd rather you didn't," he says quickly, though still as politely as he can manage. "My wife spent upwards of a month there, and it still haunts me in my nightmares." It broke him completely. He's open to hearing about any trauma but that one.

He shakes her hand firmly. "Of course. Anyone who shows up here from Panem or any world like it, especially Victors, I look out for them no matter what. Even if you didn't want to be my friend, I still consider you family."

It's awful to know that there is more than one Panem out there. He, Nina, and Shepard- all from separate worlds with the same misfortunes. But at least they're all safe now, and it sounds like the odds of Shepard going back are unlikely.

"How are you settling in here? I'd like to help however I can."