" You're lucky , human , " Lofwyr said. " You managed to put your foot into something that I’d already had designs on . I briefly considered having you killed and returning the tech to NuGene through a third party . I need Tavis Silverstaff to appear strong to the people I’m really after , then I’ll humble them . For now , though , I find you quite useful . But have a care in your machinations . "