Capitalistic mentality
"Of course there were intruders! Does this look like the kind of redecoration I would do?" Lex said between barred teeth. Someone had come in and trashed his entire apartment, and then came once again to threaten him, but Bluebird delayed their response to find Jessica because she had a connection to him. He was feeling pissed at Ultimate Fighting Fortress (UFF) and annoyed at Bluebird, and it was coming out right now.
"Lex, calm down, you're being too aggressive," Mary told him. "You need to maintain a good relationship with the authorities."
Lex realized his words and tone were too strong. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, holding it in for a few seconds before breathing out.
"I apologize," he said, looking at Jessica again. "I was a bit emotional. I am not used to this kind of thing."