"Eh? No need for tha'! Jus' make sure we don't cross paths again, is all!" El shook his head, "Though I'll hold ya to tha' favor! You never know!"

He doesn't outright say it but the mechanic is fully aware that this Arena is breaking the Districts' backs and soon something will come to a head. What that is, is anyone's guess but it won't be pretty. Best to hold onto any gratitude while he can...Ermac looks like he could be a good ally to have in the Arena.

"Survivin' on your own ain't always the healthiest, best find yerself someone familiar."