[Yes, his first run in the Quarry had not been intentional, and he understands that he's crazy to keep throwing himself into it. But the thing is, he's good at it, and good at very little else, so he more-or-less looks at it like a job he's carved out for himself, something that takes a certain degree of savvy. Jack hasn't necessarily convinced him of the same thing.]
If the people you were sparring with weren't trying to kill you in earnest, it doesn't count.
[Gabriel understands that the two of them are very capable of just standing here being very angry with and at each other, but he needs to soften Jack up a bit if he wants to get any answers. He lets out a sigh, a little defeated.]
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[Yes, his first run in the Quarry had not been intentional, and he understands that he's crazy to keep throwing himself into it. But the thing is, he's good at it, and good at very little else, so he more-or-less looks at it like a job he's carved out for himself, something that takes a certain degree of savvy. Jack hasn't necessarily convinced him of the same thing.]
If the people you were sparring with weren't trying to kill you in earnest, it doesn't count.
[Gabriel understands that the two of them are very capable of just standing here being very angry with and at each other, but he needs to soften Jack up a bit if he wants to get any answers. He lets out a sigh, a little defeated.]
But it's better than nothing.