Vespera approached the targets and raised the crossbow without hesitation. Her first bolt struck the center of the nearest target, the second hit just below the bullseye, and the third landed perfectly in the distant target. “Beginner’s luck.” I remarked. “Would you like to explain that to the targets?” She asked. She moved to the knife station, where three blades struck the target in quick succession, each landing within the same narrow section of wood. “Remind me never to annoy you.” Finnick said. “Why would I need to remind you?” She asked. “Fair point.” He said. I studied her technique, which was deliberate and precise, with no wasted movement or hesitation. She knew exactly where each blade would land before releasing it. “How long have you been training?” I asked. “Since I w

