[He nods yes at her stating he's a genius, because, duh. He looks a little unsure about if he was going to build anything in particular, but then likes the idea of the suits.]

I certainly could. Are people trying to get outside the city? You can use your acid as a filter?

[That schools sounds ridiculous.]

So just any jackass with one of these quirks is designated a 'hero' no matter what they've done or plan to do with that talent? It's just assumed they're going to do something altruistic?

[Nope, not buying it.]