[That answer doesn't satisfy AM at all, particularly when he catches Noa's slip up. AM's teeth are gritted more, anger and suspicion washing over him like a giant wave.]

The only reason it has gotten blown up is because Lucas won't shut his damned mouth about it!

I've tried to play nice to him, and yet he insists on starting up his stupid little fog cult just to oppose what he thinks I did!

[Yes, ego much? He's convinced that the Haze is a response to his actions.]

Oh, I'm sure you've been stopping those rumors. [He rolls his eyes, exaggerating the "sure", blatantly making his statement sarcastic.] I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I find very few lab reports coming my way now.