Though it is ever as agonizing, the poison seems to hit him easier now that Kyle is with him. Sigma shakes, but is able to regain his composure, though his words are said with difficulty and through cringes. "You've been gone almost months. A victor was executed," he begins slowly, "Last week. They wanted to start...a rebellion. ...The Capitol poisoned her." His eye closes, and he breathes deeply, finally opening it again moments later. He shakes his head. "It was lethal. We all were made to watch, but they must believe their message wasn't heard clearly enough." Sigma wants to say more, but in the end, doesn't have the strength or heart to tell K that he hasn't been able to find Akane.

Instead Dr. Klim raises his head and looks K in the eye, watching him carefully. Another wave of pain begins but Sigma bites his tongue until it bleeds, regretting that he cried out earlier. He can tell the boy is terrified. "I won't last," he says calmly, as though it's supposed to reassure him. "But I know you will be fine on your own." The Doctor's eyes shine with what might almost be pride.