[ He inclines his head, becomes gravely serious. ]

He did. My mother didn't like that. She tried to kill him, but he survived. Brainwashed the doctors into faking his death so he could take revenge.

Then he stole my brother's powers.

My Dad was a mean piece of work. The man he worked for--well, he was even worse.

Do yourself a favour; no matter what anyone tells you, it isn't brave or noble to follow in the footsteps of your father. You just end up making his mistakes all over again.