"If you think that is hard to live with, wait until you meet your fanbase," Sigma tries to joke. It isn't funny, seeing as rabid fans of the Games were very unpleasant people. "In all seriousness, leaving will be a relief. But, who knows: I may yet live up to the stereotype of dying just before retirement." By which he meant something more permanent than the cycle of post-Arena ressurection, of course.

Unsuccessful humour attempted and failed, Sigma is back to business. "I was prepared to offer the first watch, but if you would prefer it, it is a waste of energy to argue. Do be sure to get enough sleep when you are able, though. You may yet end up looking like me."

...Now he's flushed the sarcasm out of his system.