"I don't think; I know," he answered immediately. "And, no offence, but you should leave the escape strategies to those of us who actually have experience in dealing with these kinds of situations. I'm sure you simply want to help-" From his tone, it sounded more like he was addressing an excited child wanting to help an adult than a girl roughly his own age. "-but you're likely to do as much harm as good."
He bristled at the comment that Peter hadn't mentioned him, and the insinuation that it was because he wasn't close to his friend, and his voice turned the level of cold that could only be described as 'glacial'.
"I'm his roommate, actually, and we're very close friends. If he hasn't mentioned me to you, it's likely more because he doesn't wish to jeopardise our work by involving... unskilled elements such as yourself. We don't always have time to keep an eye on those who can't defend themselves."
While the words were directed at Claire, they struck a deeper note with Brainiac 5 himself. It was part of the reason he was so determined to master the abilities restored to him; he wouldn't be a burden to be protected by others. No matter what it took.
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He bristled at the comment that Peter hadn't mentioned him, and the insinuation that it was because he wasn't close to his friend, and his voice turned the level of cold that could only be described as 'glacial'.
"I'm his roommate, actually, and we're very close friends. If he hasn't mentioned me to you, it's likely more because he doesn't wish to jeopardise our work by involving... unskilled elements such as yourself. We don't always have time to keep an eye on those who can't defend themselves."
While the words were directed at Claire, they struck a deeper note with Brainiac 5 himself. It was part of the reason he was so determined to master the abilities restored to him; he wouldn't be a burden to be protected by others. No matter what it took.