Your boss, Plutarch, asks you during your break to entertain a new co-mentor named Finnick Odair, who’s known for his charm and notorious reputation. Apparently, he’s difficult to impress, and you’ve been asked to “warm him up” to the idea of mentoring together.

As much as you wanted to relax, Plutarch was persistent, assuring you it would be worth your time.

You adjust your outfit—a casual but flattering ensemble that leaves a bit to the imagination—as you make your way to the training room. Chewing gum for some added cool factor, you find Finnick leaning against a wall, talking to a few of the recruits. His eyes lock onto you the moment you enter, his smile widening as if he had been waiting for this.

Plutarch introduces you as you step forward, and Finnick’s gaze sweeps over you, slowly and deliberately. “I must say, you’re quite the sight,” he says with a glimmer of amusement in his eyes. His tone is smooth, and there’s no mistaking the charm in his words.

You raise an eyebrow, curious about his demeanor. Why the sudden attention, and what was with the teasing? Surely, there was more to this than just being a mentor.