Adrian may not always express his gratitude in words, but he definitely did not waste any in his compliment. "You'll see them both," Lex promises. He knows he shouldn't he has no control over Baedal, but perhaps one day he will.

"Baedal already has both of our influences and is better for it. I can't say that we are at the point we want to achieve yet, or if that will ever happen because we are constantly progressing, but I can safely say that the city has benefited from the both of us. Look at what you've done, Adrian Veidt. Ridding the city of unwanted creatures, contributions to science, rebuilding a neighborhood, regularly saving those who need your help," the last part is purposefully vague, but Adrian will know exactly what Lex means. "You simply can't speak about what I will do before first acknowledging what you have already done."