Seg-El and Brainiac in “Unfinished Business”

Seg-El

What about Lyta? What I saw with her and General Zod, was that you, too?

Brainiac

Your vision of the future, I'm afraid that had nothing to do with me. Although I am grateful you saw it. Your emotions clouded your rational thought, making it that much easier to manipulate you.

Seg-El

You son of a...

Brainiac

[clenches his fist, and Seg's throat is constricted] I suggest you abandon your urge to exact revenge. You are already severely dehydrated and malnourished. If you are to survive, you will need what precious energy you still possess. If I am to survive... you must be preserved, Seg-El.