Lex smirked, then motioned towards the viewing screen. It flickered briefly, then the images changed. "That is a live feed of the main bridge," and three seconds later, the view changed. And every few seconds, it continued to change. "That's a live feed of the Engineering core. That's a live feed of Stacy's computer core. This is just a map of the ship. And that--" the screen went blank now "--is all you're going to get. For now.

"If you want to leave, feel free. I was content to not interfere with your progress before, I'm content to do so again.

"Just keep in mind one thing, if whatever alternate you know is remotely like me, then you should know I always find a way to win." He's Lex Luthor, after all. Even when he loses, he wins. "I'm getting off this ship one way or another." There's a confidence in his voice and in him that suggests that he does have some kind of ace in the hole.

"And despite not knowing any of you, and having no reason to even care if you live or die, I'm still willing to help you get out of here too. Despite the fact that you've done naught but lie in my face." Remember, you're all a group of strangers to him, too. Why should he trust you?

"But if you want to walk away from help because of a mixture of fear and pride? Then go. And you'll deserve what's coming to you for being so foolish. Hopefully the next group will learn from your mistakes."