[ The thought's crossed her mind as well -- that, given two years in this place, that could be her. It's a frightening thought, and every inch of her rebels against it, but she's not naive enough to think she's immune to being lulled into security. ]

Apparently. The way it's been explained to me? People trade the occasional experiment+battle for domestic life. House with a garden. Happy families. The whole deal. What's not to like??

[ Then again she's a victor. Once you enter the arena you never leave. How can anyone forget that? ]