"Oh yes, there is a troll in my district, and I happen to know she's got more than a few good tricks up her sleeve." This is still a close, personal conversation. He is fairly sure that he has Cecil on the hook.

"But you know, even someone like you can make a difference. More so than most, you have the ear of the whole Capitol. And why shouldn't you? That voice could melt even the most stoic listener. You know, it's even better in person."

Finnick isn't actually interested in Cecil, but he wants Cecil to think he is. He's been at this a long time.