He probably mentally prepared him self, just because of the sole reason that Prashant was never in the danger zone. It seemed he was ready to hear his name because even when John raised Prashant's hand he wasn't in shock or in pain. {I mean i understand the whole friendship thing, but how far can that go, you have to think for yourself sometimes too}. Amit was just amazing! Same with Prashant i was impressed, he didn't leave amit till the last mintue!