"You're the prettiest princess here." He's blushing as well, but he couldn't resist an opening like that. On one hand, it lets him mildly antagonize Stephanie, acerbating her own flush. On the other, he's mindful of the potential that this is being broadcast. If he's not going to entertain through killing, he needs to find other ways to be essential to the director.

He doesn't want to find out what happens when they write you off.

"As much as I can get from inside here. This is my first Arena, too." He's not sure how he can sugarcoat all of this or if he should even bother. "Yes, really. It's a death arena. Last man standing is the winner. According to Bruce, they don't actually let tributes die. I guess we're pulled out at the last second and taken to a trauma center. There are definite killers in the Arena - you'll hear a cannon blast whenever someone is taken out."

Tim doesn't insult her intelligence by pointing out that she needs to be on her guard. He just gives her a moment to take in the confirmation.