[She frowns. There's a pause as she considers that maybe this is just her not understanding how his world works, but, hm, no.]

Prep can only get you so far. You said only one person walks out at the end of one of those things, right? Those odds are always gonna be against you.

[Ah, now it's her turn to give him a measured stare.]

Blame your government. It's not your fault.