There's no point in further conversation on the matter, so Adrian merely inclines his head and lets the topic drop. He suspects that when he's ready, Lex will do exactly as he claims, and being fussed at about it won't hurry anything along.

"I'm saying I have no idea what kind of training you have, and I would feel more comfortable if I did. Mr. Luthor, there's a difference between what the average person learns in a self-defense class, and yes, even in your fencing training, and what a person learns when he's trained to actually go out and look for violent situations. It has nothing to do with pride, and everything to do with self-preservation."