“What are you doing with that?” I stared at the syringe. “What do you propose to do with it?” I glared at him, trying not to panic.

“What do you think I intend to do with it?” He grinned, looking amused as he leaned towards me. “Do you know how long I have planned this? Ever since they destroyed my doppelgänger, thinking I was the one.” He chuckled. “It's fun to play with them.”

“Fun to play with them? Look, guy, if you have any problems with them, you can talk it out ...