Isn't that a backhanded compliment, in itself? You're impressed, and surprised, that I didn't just lie down and die here?

[He shakes his head, rejecting the premise while continuing to thoroughly relish the interaction.]

Being able to hide away is a luxury. I had that, with Watari.

[Who you also killed.]

I didn't have that luxury before I met him, or after I came here. You really have to try to give my adaptability and resourcefulness a little more credit.

[Maybe they rival yours, now that they're limbs I need.]