It said something about how desensitized Carlos had become to blood, gore, and self-performed surgery that he didn't even bat an eyelash at Punchy offering to cut the transmitter out of his own arm.

"I don't think that's a good idea," said Carlos. "We're being watched by the Capitol, and I imagine the Capitol wants these tracking devices where they are. I don't think we could take one out, Punchy, not without serious repercussions."