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"As no doubt I will be when they inevitably return," Ward spoke in response to Diana's claim of fighting the cultists. "We share the same enemies, Diana. We may as well be allies when the time comes." She didn't seem to want to stick around, so he didn't bother saying any more before she left the building and Michael finally released him.

"Speaking from experience?" Ward scoffed as he dusted himself off. "Regardless, I appreciate your assistance in defusing the situation, so I'll give you some free advice. Don't make assumptions about people you don't know and situations you weren't present for. Farewell." He left, heading the opposite direction of Michael as the other boy did so.

It had been far from a warm welcome in all but the most literal sense. It didn't matter, though. He'd make a proper introduction for himself soon enough.