That is not the reaction he wanted to get! In fact, it's the worst one possible, because she's not defensive. She's not anything! The sight of her makes his blood want to boil and she sounds like she barely cares about anything. It's patronizing, it's annoying, it's-

"Ugh." He rolls his eyes, conceding defeat and shifting gears to a question that matters. "So if you and the Protector weren't connected until your little plan forty years ago, why'd it work out this way?" He brings a hand to his chin, trying to choose his words. "Why aren't you the Protector, and why isn't he the Wizard? Are-" He stutters for a moment. "Are the limits on your powers stopping you from doing whatever he's doing to Protect the planet?"