Finnick did his best not to look surprised, but it was honestly a little difficult. He'd seen tricks done with fabric and pyrotechnics to create harmless fire on a person's body, and he'd seen the freaks of the Capitol who could throw fire around at will, but certainly nothing like this before. Something told him this fire was not harmless, so he wisely decided not to jump straight into a fight and just held up his trident in front of him instead, points extended towards his visitor.

When said visitor spoke, it was even a little more startling. Finally, the past was starting to get a little interesting. He narrowed his eyes and asked in a level but guarded tone: "What are you?"