Certainly mad, then. But perhaps no madder than Arthur had been during their time in this pit. John has heard him laugh like that, and has heard him come out the other side still willing to fight.

Tell me everything. No one but Arthur has ever said something like that to him, has ever acknowledged his existence enough to listen. It feels... nice.

"Yes." He unfolds his arms, sits up to regard Daemon more thoughtfully. "The King's weakness is in his arrogance. Humans have escaped these pits before, but I seriously doubt he has made any changes to prevent it happening again." He says humans with easy confidence in his too-deep voice. "The guards are physically powerful, but not particularly intelligent, and fear does most of their work for them. If we can surprise one, I believe we can overpower it."

He looks expectantly at Daemon before continuing, to see that he still follows.