[ . . . . oh. there's a little bit of surprise there, and mineo falters a bit himself. before he just has to admit]

... no. I wouldn't. I... don't really believe in choosing death, when I have the option to live. I just had to trust that no one else would feel like voting for me - I just... wanted to make sure my name was the one they'd reach for, if they did at all.

I'm sorry - I didn't realize that's what you were scared of.

[and he does hug him a little closer at that, automatically, like it'd be enough to calm his nerves]

I wouldn't choose to leave you or anyone else like that.