Finnick relaxes a little, satisfied that Katniss isn't going to turn this on him. Focusing on Peeta is an easier way to talk about all of this without showing anyone how weak he feels.

"Well, Katniss, if you don't let me do this... if you don't at least let me pretend to do the job I was sent here to do, he might not be safe in 13. Coin will want to know if they gave information to the Capitol, and you know she'll find any excuse and any means necessary to find out. Even if you're still alive. If she thinks I didn't follow orders, the deal could be off."