"Throw in the towel"? [ There's an absolute calm to that voice as he examines their surroundings a last time before fixing his gaze back on Gladio, wondering exactly how long he's been here waiting. ]

No, I expect this to be definitive. I just thought I'd give you the chance to earn something by beating me. After all, you're angry about what I'm doing... I thought I'd offer to quit and instead join the Perimeter Guard should you win.