[And that's why he's trying not to tell anyone about it. He wants his new team to see him as a teammate, a sentient being, and not a tool to gain power. From what he's seen of them so far, the latter doesn't seem likely, but a lifetime of conditioning can't be overturned in the blink of an eye.]

I'd prefer to get to know everyone first - I want to trust someone if I'm going to be putting myself in their hands.

[Literally.]

[Then again, if things go south, he can always just take over said partner...which is also not something he wants to advertise as of yet.]

It's nice to meet you too.