Daine's admission that she has nightmares about his death startles Peeta enough that he goes still, head snapping around to stare at her. It isn't something he would have expected and - despite his brushes with death - it surprises him. He feels like he has spent most of his life working to keep people alive, the universe seemingly inclined to put the people he cares about in danger. To be the object of worry is an unusual position for him.

When Daine mentions Edgar, Peeta winces and looks away. The reminder of Edgar is bad enough, the memory of what happened and his part in it. But knowing that Daine is still haunted by the loss, and that her dreams - whether the product of her own mind or the rift's meddling - are using him to add to her pain deepens his sorrow and frustration.

Sarge, cognizant of the mood, sits politely in front of Peeta with the ball in his mouth and patiently waits. Peeta takes a slow breath before facing Daine in turn. He did save her, even though she had fought against him. This time, he wants to say. Who knows what will happen in the future?