Splicer didn't flinch but rubbed the back of his head awkwardly and grinned. "Yeah, no kidding, last time I was almost skinned by one of your kidlets, it wasn't very pleasant. Hydras hurt man."

Sure he had intended it as a joke, but who knows what state the Queen of blades was ever in these days.

He simply relaxed against the forcefield wall and crossed his arms, pushing his shades higher up the bridge of his nose and sighing.

"So... haven't heard from you in a while. How goes?"