Finnick doesn't comment further on the training Nida admits to having, though his keen green eyes show interest. In Panem, such training is illegal, except for trainee Peacekeepers.

"Sounds like a deal. I have a couple of tridents here so I can show you some moves with the real thing, and we can spar a bit in return."

He's stayed in practice here, largely, but it's been mostly alone, occasionally with Annie. But he knows that nothing really beats fighting against another person for practice, for challenging his own instincts and tactical thinking.