I don't think it's optional for me. If they found out their attempts to reset me didn't work, I suspect they'd try harder. I can't risk them succeeding.

[and then there's the consequences they'd likely level on Brainy, too. Nope, this deception is hardly an act of patience, when he has his own identity AND an ally's safety to protect.]

I am. Best pals, in fact, but I'd appreciate it if everyone tried not to remind Jorgmund that we are still friends. I'm not supposed to know him right now.