For the 75 years since a district rebellion was put down, The Games have existed as an assertion of the Capital’s power, a winner-take-all contest that touts heroism and sacrifice—participants are called “tributes”— while pitting the districts against each other.

Chang, nicknamed the Flying Butterfly because of his graceful movements, learned his skill from the age of seven in his native province of Hopei on the China mainland, which is considered the cradle of kung fu.

Thus twice before, and jump at this dead hour, With martial stalk hath he gone by our watch.

Woman: What if magic isn't real? Man: Then how would you explain that sparkle in your eye? Woman: Oh you.