Pedro's Universe

"I have you outnumbered. I could set you on fire faster than you can use your power. I could make you hurt. I could kill you."

"If you trusted that you wouldn't be holding my parents hostage," she points out.

His frown deepens. "I would prefer having your cooperation."

"And threatening my parents is the best way you could find to have it?"

He remains silent.

"You ever hear of carrots and sticks? You're all sticks, no carrots, and you'll fall, Lung."

He looks at one of his thugs and says, "Kill the father."

"Wait, no-"