"You always have the illusion that you are a detached third party. But humanity is like a whirlpool. Any being that tries to govern this race from the perspective of an observer will eventually be dragged into the abyss. If you cannot become one of us, then you will never truly be able to rule us."
"I have considered that question as well," Brainiac said. "But my way of thinking is fundamentally different from yours. I do not even know whether I possess emotions. That is why I have been trying to make a breakthrough, but unfortunately, I still have no leads so far."
"You have it backward," Greed said. "You do not break through the boundaries of life first and then join us. You must first try to join us before you can find a way to break through the boundaries of life."
"Then do you think I..."
"I know what you may have envisioned—getting yourself a body, joining humanity's warm big family, eating and sleeping alongside us, taking part in community activities, celebrating holidays together. I do not object to that. After all, it could serve a certain promotional purpose and at least reassure those who have doubts about your form of life. Even if you are pretending, you can pretend convincingly enough to be human. I believe your computational system can accomplish that."
"I have also been considering getting myself a body. However, given humanity's current level of Materials Science, any body created would have significant limitations. I am not very satisfied with them."
"Heh, Greed," Barry said, "you saw how good Ultron Zero's body was, so now you think anything you make yourself is inadequate, right?"
Brainiac fell silent, seemingly admitting it.
"Let us not discuss that," Greed said. "Establishing a positive image of enjoying life