A little hope is better than none at all, he supposes. Whatever the outcome of this arena is, if he really does come back from it on the other side or not, having something to look forward to ... well, it's something. Jeremy's pretty certain he's not going to know anyone else here anyway, so if that is what happens, he can at least look for her. See how well she fares. If she makes it out, too ...

Best not to think about it like that. Instead he offers a small, barely there smile as he waves his hand, letting her go about her business. He waits until she's out of earshot, before sighing quietly to himself, "... you too."