[ Jack scoffs and shakes his head. Leave it to Gabriel to underestimate him. It's not that he thinks he's prepared for what's to come, because he doesn't think there's any way to actually brace for a staged fight to the death. ]

What, you think I legitimately got caught? [ Jack's mouth briefly twists into a wry smile. ] You should know I'm too careful for that.

[ Gabriel can call him idiotic for his choices all he wants, but it won't undo anything. Like it or not, Jack's going into that arena.

He lets out a sigh and places one hand on his hip, giving Gabriel an assessing once-over. ]

So, what is this then? You want to prep me?