Brainiac 5 rested a hand tentatively on Clark's arm, uncertain what, if anything, he could do to help out at the moment. "I'm sorry, I should have asked what you were planning on doing before I made my decision," he said apologetically. "But you did it, Clark. You managed to save both myself and the other patient, though I'm afraid he left immediately."

He glanced about the area and added, "I'm also uncertain what those noises were. It might be best to move away from here quickly."