In this scene from "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, negotiations are set to begin after an intense struggle for survival. The characters have endured a helicopter crash and a challenging journey through the forest, leading to the capture of one of their foes. The captured individual proposes a deal, offering to call for associates in exchange for safe passage and crucial information.

The character responding sarcastically highlights the absurdity of their situation, emphasizing that their recent actions—escaping danger and taking control—were not mere games. This moment captures the tension and irony of their predicament, blending humor with the gravity of their circumstances as they decide the next steps in their confrontation.