There's no way to stop herself from making a face when Kid Quantum stands, mostly of indignation of being accused of not respecting the Legion for doing what she felt was the correct course of action. There's a space between their replies, like she takes a honest to god moment of trying to be polite before she simply loses control of her tongue.

"Last time I 'esitated for proper authorities who were supposed to be takin' care of 'er, and someone died," Lena replies, unable to keep the bitterness out of her voice. "And I'll take a handful of disrespect if it prevents it again."

In spite of her conviction, she folds her arms underneath her accelerator and shifts uncomfortably. "'sides, I barely touched 'er. I don't kill people."

At least, not without exhausting every other avenue.