[he honestly looks. . . extremely taken off guard when she says that, like an acknowledgement of the unfairness of the situation wasn't something he expected to hear from her]

Ah. . . [he thinks, maybe, he should be flattered his own Compser thought he was "good" enough for this job. and maybe it is a good thing he's here, with all that he's learned. he's been working his ass off, not for his own sake, but for the sakes of everyone here]

[he just hope it achieves the right results]

[his eyes slip shut. he takes in a deep breath]

What's done is done.

[and they open again, burning with determination]

I intend to survive this, in order to bring this Game to the ending you and Maya want to achieve the most.