Something like that. [He finally glances up, at Percy first. The barest, faintest hints of a smirk. He's glad they were on the same page.] I'm aware. I told him the same thing.

Actually, I punched him because he deserved it, but it doesn't do any good. He's an android.

This game is a form of entertainment, and we are being watched by his employers. The more entertaining we are, the better our chances of everyone going home.

I don't know if it matters, but he claimed his employers played this game among themselves for a time, but then got bored. I assume that means they are serious about using this as a way to pass the time.