'Giving them a taste of their own medicine' was a strong enough hint for Montana. The particulars would show themselves should fighting break out between the gifted in the area, and fighting seemed like an inevitability with the way Spire spoke. 

His eagerness to engage in conflict indicated more then a simple mantra of self defense to the older male. Much like springing him from his prison, the boy seemed to revel in the prospect of conflict, and by extension, death. 

While Montana acknowledged he wasn't dissimilar when he came into conflict with a particularly strong opponent, the age behind his coal blacks sensed something that extended beyond the simple thrill of combat. 

From where he stood, facing the wastes, the mind manipulator didn't seem too keen on conflict. If they were, Montana imagined, their opening move would have been to turn the brothers on Montana. He knew he wouldn't have too closely questioned the sudden change of heart, and their infighting would have created an ideal opportunity. 

The wildcard was the manipulators relationship with the teleporter.  

[color=slategray]"One would think the manipulator would have long assaulted our minds, if they sought conflict."[/color]