You think you would do better, then do it. But as you have proven yourself nothing but a burden up to this point I will not hang my hope on your success.

[A fundamental misunderstanding. The Nest was always changing. Always evolving. The new minds that became a part of it brought their own new feelings, thoughts, experiences. It was terrifying in that way. Prince himself was a creature of habit, steady and inflexible. A stone where the Nest was a river.

None of which was anything this boy would understand.]

If you will not prioritize this fight you will die. If you will not heed my warnings then it will not be on my shoulders when you do. If you put the others in unnecessary danger as a result of your weakness and your stupidity, steps will be taken.

[And just like that it is no longer a conversation. His back is straight and his chin is level and everything about him radiates the same superior attitude he was raised in to.]

Go back to the hanger. The rest are no doubt ready to leave.