Ellie looked a bit miserable - she hated lying to Joel, and she hadn't exactly lied but she had definitely intentionally left out a good hunk of the truth.

"It'll make a lot more sense when we're back in the Capitol," She said, carefully, her voice calm but low. "They only do it for people who die in the Arena, Joel. They don't give a shit about people who die on the outside. The resurrection is just for us, just so we can keep playing the games."