"Well, he tried to bring on the end of the world, so I didn't really have much choice, you know?"

Flynn can sense Peter's apprehension, the way the beast inside the man snarls at his presence but it would be hypocritical to be insulted by it. Instead, he tries to find the same amused mildness that Simone had regarded him with, back then, when he had still been human. It's surprisingly difficult and Flynn wonders how she did it. And if, underneath the faint ironic and humorous approach to his fear, his actions had actually hurt her. He hopes not; he wishes he could ask and apologize.

"I know a little bit. I have a lot of books that I use for research? The golden eyes are actually really helpful to narrow it down, I guess if you told me more about yourself I could have a look. See if I find something that could help you."

Right. Looks like maybe he'll get a little involved after all. Old habits die hard, apparently even when you're already dead.