With a laugh, John says, "I don't think you understood what I meant when I said beg. I didn't mean beg for mercy, I meant beg for company, if you know what I mean. I don't think anyone can make me beg for mercy because my powers have made pain a welcome change of pace." He turns his attention to the TV screen, watching Devika and Kyra's fight. He asks Kat, "Do you think Devika would really try to kill that girl, or is she just hoping for a tap out?"