With a softness that a being of his strength shouldn't be capable of, he strokes her hair soothingly. Just... talking.
"As I said, Derek now calls himself Talon. He has refused to let his mutation affect his honor. He has led the clan of Mutates - Claw, Fang and young Maggie - that Xanatos created away from him, positioning his clan as the defenders of Manhattan's homeless souls. They live in the underground Cyberbiotics compound called the Labyrinth, and not only have they helped us keep Demona imprisoned, but they took in the clones of our clan that Thailog created and then abandoned."
A moment's breath.
"They are good men, Elisa, and despite your disagreements, they have always treated you with love and respect. You will remember them when we finally return home."
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"As I said, Derek now calls himself Talon. He has refused to let his mutation affect his honor. He has led the clan of Mutates - Claw, Fang and young Maggie - that Xanatos created away from him, positioning his clan as the defenders of Manhattan's homeless souls. They live in the underground Cyberbiotics compound called the Labyrinth, and not only have they helped us keep Demona imprisoned, but they took in the clones of our clan that Thailog created and then abandoned."
A moment's breath.
"They are good men, Elisa, and despite your disagreements, they have always treated you with love and respect. You will remember them when we finally return home."