I do believe in them, and their ability to upend this game. Which is why I couldn't let them spend their lives on such a hasty, dangerous plan.

[He just shrugs slightly to the shoe comment.] I've had to dodge worse things than shoes thrown at me.

...That is something I've considered, as we were told that..it was already happening, and not something they were responsible for. But what I don't understand is why this cruel killing game? If I had been told, credibly, I could fight this threat, but I would have to die to do it... I would have.

I think I am not the only one who would have.