"And I said no," Slade mutters bitterly under his breath, not bothering to turn around and look at you as he heats up the oven. There was too much heat on his back from the Bats and he wasn’t about to let you wander around by yourself.

He didn't care if you protested. He was doing this for your own good, and it frustrated him that you didn't see that.

"Stay in the house until I tell you otherwise. I'm trying to keep you safe, so don't bother arguing."