[Her grip around her chopsticks tighten and there's a flash in her eyes at his response - anger. Silent, but it's anger nonetheless. Lien doesn't act on it though, preferring to take a drink of her ice water, to cool down whatever just simmered up inside of her.]

I'm not throwing away the possibility that someone would drain extra "resources" just so they can get an edge.

... I know that kind of person all too well.