[ ...the question shocks him. he'd half been hoping that what had happened on that mountain would stay there, neglected aloud. so he sucks in a breath and gives his head a gentle shake. ]

Not sure I ever did. Not sure you ever do. But threw myself into being a soldier. And I met someone else, Katniss. She'd only just lost her husband; we had plenty in common. [ but then he'd left astrid behind in copenhagan and...

his mouth is a line. ] And then I met someone else after that. And someone else again. I didn't love'em all the same, but I at least loved'em some.