[ The silence is awkward and carries out for at least a minute before Matt even considers breaking it. ]

This machine is rigged so continues are unlimited. So long as you refrain from friendly fire, I don't see any problem with you joining in.

[ And he's playing into her hand by offering her a seat at his arcade cabinet, isn't he? As an after-thought, he adds: ] It looks like you need all the help you can get.