"Kal-El was not the only one affected, Hayley." As it stood, he had been in no position to ensure Hayley's safety either, even if he had known. "The underlying circumstances led to no one being prepared for what happened. Possession of it would not necessarily have deterred your attacker." If they were so determined to kill, proximity to Kryptonite would have been only a temporary stopgap.

His voice is still quiet and even, though all the while as he listens to her he's growing more concerned. "In what way has he shown that he intends to play god?"