Sigma stares at the floor as Phillip answers, deeply unsettled. He'd almost forgotten what it was like to be confronted with the permanent death of someone so young. Even approaching the age of 70, Sigma considered himself too young to die - mistake or not, how could Phillip possibly be at peace with himself?! He decides not to let the topic resurface, and continues on: "Unfortunately, Mr. Gray, we are their stars," Sigma answers with a wry smile. As for bidding, even Sigma can't help but shake his head disapprovingly. "I haven't heard of Tributes in this generation of the Games being bid on," he answers neutrally. He watches Phillip's expression, hoping the other man saw the warning in Sigma's eyes. Perhaps it wasn't so foolish to reject the victor's crown, after all...