"That's a darn good start," he says. "Strength is good. So are good looks -- which, if you don't mind my saying, won't be a problem." It's the casual way he says it that keeps it from being a come-on. Stephen Reagan doesn't hit on Tributes...not unless they hit on him first. "But what'll really get them is a story. Fighting for yourself is all well and good, but the Capitol understands that you fight harder when you have something to fight for."

He gives her a searching look.

"Something tells me you already do."