The next morning she walked into the gym with a grin on her face. She'd slept well, having gone to bed thinking about Finnick.
“You look bright and chipper, I hope I don't change that,” Terry said when he saw her.
“You won't. I enjoy training with you.”
“I've built up your strength to a fair degree, we'll keep working on that. But today I want to test you in the arena.”
“I'm going to fight today? With you...?” He was massive compared to her. She knew she might face a large foe, but she'd rather avoid it.
“No, no. Not yet, anyway. I've got someone for you,” he answered. He called over a lanky, but toned younger man. Probably around Astrid's age, but he looked like he'd been training harder and for a lot longer than she had.
“This is Grant. He'll be your partner today.”
“Nice to me
