"Why, what'd I say before?" he asks, and it's a genuine question though he voices it like a taunt. He feels irrationally annoyed by Daniel's insistence on remaining good-natured, even in the face of utter disaster, even when he obviously has an issue with every decision Johnny's made so far, as well he fucking should. See, this is what happens when you put your faith in Johnny Truant as a person. Are you happy with that choice, Daniel?

He stretches his legs out, pretending nonchalance.

"Oh yeah," he says coldly, frowning at the floor. "It's a real fun game."