**"Because people steal and kill each other, that's why we ain't in a group,"** Ronan responded in a gruff manner, crossing his arms. Though he couldn't lie: that was certainly impressive. Jack had managed to both piss him off and impress him in the past five minutes. Ronan briefly wondered if anyone else had done that before (not that he could remember) before reckoning with the decision that it was likely the case.

Violet was much more outspoken about it, however. **"So, your power is self-regeneration?"** She looked at Ronan and then Jack with an equally cautious look for both, **"..If you don't mind me asking, I mean."** A nod of approval from Ronan. 

She knew what he meant: _Don't pry. Don't ask too many questions. Above all else, don't get attached._