"Just so," Piotr says, acid in his voice, and he regards Miles with a look so unimpressed it somehow carries weight itself, already out of patience for the little mutant. He's been generous with the man, in his opinion -- if by Olivia's insistence than nothing else -- but this is just idiocy, and worse, it's idiocy that's wasting his time.

"If you're here to convince me to give this Komarran parole just because he's your friend, I'm afraid he'll need more than just your vouchsafe." Piotr narrows his eyes. "Just what do you think you're doing here?"