[A slight twitch crosses his face before it settles into a toothy chuckle.]
Oh, but I wouldn't worry yourself on my behalf my dear... I am more then practised in survival and regrowth.
[There is something almost sinister in the soft tone he uses to deliver that last sentence. His single eye continues to take in Rose's appearance in a determined fashion.]
Acumen cannot take away my brain. That is all I require. It may surprise you Miss Tyler, but I have no interest in causing any unnecessary antagonism between our two parties. In fact, I believe it would be to everyone's advantage if we banded together against our common foe...