i am still developing his parents, but they're a set of super scientists who could have a more widespread spot in the hero field than the experiments that made him who he is, so that may be where his knowledge came from since he didn't get into the super hero game until about 4 years ago. if she's gone to him for weapons he will have no qualms about calling her out, lol, but he's also salesman-y enough to know when to cut it out during a sale. it'll be their little secret.