"I don't look for violent situations. Defending oneself and their home is another matter entirely." Lex likes Adrian and he isn't looking to pick a fight, but despite what Adrian says, a matter of pride is very much a factor here. He knows that he looks like the unprepared civilian and he doesn't want to concede that part of that is true. His performance spoke for itself and that should be the end of things.

With weapons set aside Lex sets about with cleaning the mess he's made in the kitchen, doing his best to not agitate his back. "I'm sure you already have a proposition in mind, Mr. Veidt. What is it?"