Malachi felt awkward with how many times the pair bowed in thanks.
There were several points where he wanted to tell them to stop as he was beginning to get uncomfortable.
He suddenly grabbed Shoto by the shoulder to stop him from bowing for a twelfth time.
"Really, buddy, I appreciate the enthusiasm and stuff, but it ain't really necessary at the moment. You wanna thank me, I need you to listen to me."
"Yes, of course, whatever you need!"
"It's not about what I need. It's about what's going to keep you safe. No matter what, you can never tell anyone what your powers can really do, or that you're responsible for what's happened to Japan.
The U.S isn't the only foreign power you need to worry about. When intelligence networks are up and running again, if they find out what you can do, your life will no longer be safe. Do you understand that?"
Shoto swallowed and nodded with the first serious look in his eyes that Malachi had ever seen.
