Oh, this one really likes to share. Jack zones out a little - he's too much a narcissist not to - but he hones in on what he considers the important bits.

"Shoulda been born in the future. Hell, the only sports we've even got are blood sports. Everybody's got their arenas, from your huge multi-level spectaculars like the Hyperion Circle of Death down to Joe Shmo broadcasting his Fight To The Death Club. It's what the people want! They just wanna see a bunch of assholes tearing each other apart in more creative and brutal ways till just one's left!"

Because people are animals, and everybody loves violence even if they won't admit to it.

"And it's not like we're barbarians, chucking people into this shit against their will. No, people sign up for it! Train for it! The champions have huge fan clubs and followings and groupies and everything. Plus there's huge cash prizes."

Jack casually slings his arm around Steven.

"Also your ex sounds like a real lickbag."