Because he has stormlight, Ninddle doesn't need to worry about breath in the smoke, but it makes it harder to see and he trips on a small rock while chasing Bob. @Ravenclawjedi42
Ninddle decides to try something new. instead of trying to attack the beast further, he sidesteps its foot and pushes stormlight into it, healing it in an attempt to tame it somewhat.
Ninddle finds himself and the chicken in a much smaller area, where he sees the remaining tributes and someone He assumes to be Cassian. "You ready?"
"of course I am. I believe in you, Ninddle. Now it is time for you to prove yourself."