A proposition

You don't know how to react exactly to the man's statement. Just earlier today, you had made the same pronouncement to the media, but you knew it wasn't real. You just didn't want people to know about the true root of your abilities as it might make you ****. If people knew that the rings gave you power, then you're sure people might try to steal them or worse.

"No," you shake your head. "You're not an alien. There's no such thing. You have some magical item, right?" you say nervously while activating your ring that gives your super strength. You're not sure if you'll need it, but this man certainly doesn't seem friendly.

The man looks annoyed and he turns his head to the right. Then, red lasers shoot out of his eyes and he burns a circle into the wall of your office. When he looks back at you, you flinch, wary that he might fire his lasers at you as his eyes are still red. The man smirks as the red glow fades away and his eyes return to normal.

"Is that proof enough?" he says cockily.

You take in a deep breath and nod.

"Good. So, let's talk business. It's incredibly stupid for you to be so public about your abilities even though you're lying about being an alien. I can tell you're powerful, not nearly as powerful as me, but before we become enemies, maybe we can come to a mutual understanding," the man says, still floating in the air. Even if he weren't floating, he would still tower over you.

"I guess?" you say, confused by the man's identity.

"Trust me, if you don't want me as an enemy."

You don't say anything for a while, taking in the man's words. You have so many questions but it seems he's just interested in knowing if you're with him or against him. "Who are you?" you ask anyway.

The man opens his mouth and it looks like he's going to answer, but he changes his mind and shuts his mouth. Instead, he just glares at you, still waiting for your answer.

You've never met anyone with powers, whether it's from magic or any other source, and from the way this man is carrying himself, he seems more than ready for a fight. You can just tell that he has a lot more experience than you do and you realize you really have ****. Eventually, you nod slowly and say, "I'm... sure we can come to a mutual understanding."

"Good. Come with me," the man says, floating up a little higher in the air.

"Where are we going? Should I get changed?" you ask, although you're already activating your flight ring.

"It's night time, nobody will see us. Try to keep up," the man says, and he floats out of the window. He hangs there until you join him, and then he flies off and you hurry after him.