He knew better than to trust the guy at first glance. If he could take anything from his previous life experience, he knew that much. A friendly smile, a charming voice, it could all just be a cover. And the rules of this arena were anything goes. It could be nothing more than a false sense of security.

And hunters could easily pick off a rabbit at any second.

"... f-- first ..." Jeremy mumbled, rubbing his forehead as his headache worsened, the crumpled note rolling towards the water. Maybe this guy can just make it quick. "Jeremy-- it- name ... I'm ... Jeremy."