That was the reaction he preferred. Nietzscheans were a minority (a minority that became powerful beyond their means). "I am. And it was suggested to me that the local law enforcement might be partial. I would rather not take chances in defending myself."

Though he would defend himself if he had to.

He was careful to not turn his back on the men he'd quarreled with and more or less sidled a little further away. Even if she'd spoken to them, he didn't trust them in the slightest. "Are you a part of the cohort?"