[ The fluctuation is noted and Leo tries to estimate just how much time they'll have in his head. It's a blind thought - he has no idea what the technological limitations were then but he hopes he isn't too far off the mark. ]

I'm not gonna let that happened.

[ The hand on the shoulder moves towards Piko's back and he gives the youth a pat between the shoulder blades. ]

Stick close, I'll clear a path for us - just don't get right behind me. [ The positron blade is summoned out of his left forearm. ] Don't want to nick you by mistake.