"Here's hoping." For Dave, anyway. Or he's still not sure. It's easier for Thirteen to grab them when they've died in the Arena, or so the story goes. He still hasn't decided if it's better to die and still give them that opportunity or to attempt to win and escape the Arenas altogether. Not that a win ever guarantees anything, but it's better than nothing, and as far as Albert knows Thirteen hasn't pulled anyone under the age of twenty. If that's a choice rather than a coincidence, Dave might be out of luck anyway which boils Albert's blood. Women and children first, that's what he's always held true for rescues.

It's all too complicated and frustrating to share, and there are eyes and ears everywhere in the Arena. He can't say any of it.

"I certainly won't stand in your way, if you're trying to win this thing."