"I think that's very likely, given the circumstances."

And he doubts it's going to something as innocuous as a chess match, next time. Oh no. With the Jabberwock lose, it's likely heading towards a proper war. The kind that would result in casualties.

That was, of course, only if the Jabberwock didn't get to them first.

"Very true. I'd rather we know exactly how to escape this place before that happens. Just in case."