How flattering. [He does like to make sure people know he isn't just your friendly neighborhood illusionist.]

My traps don't need to involve people feeling secure. They get caught no matter what state of mind they are in. And the more frenzied they feel, the harder they fall. [It's a fun game either way, watching people try so hard to stay out of his grasp only to realize too late that their efforts were wasted.]

I didn't set this trap however. This time we are playing someone else's game. At least it's more interesting then being in prison.

[Which means he gets to play with all the toys just as much as the game masters. He might be without his abilities, but that doesn't mean he doesn't still have ways to make people squirm.]