Nicky had seen the bright, blazing A in the sky, and though he'd been sidetracked on his way to the area where Jay was (it was surprising how many people needed saving between where he'd been and where Jay was) but now he hung in the air, directly behind May, his hands up, his weapon sheathed.

"Hey buddy," Nicky said, his voice warm, friendly, and comfortable. "You're not a monster at all."

Yes, Nicky was using his usual pacifist ways to try and talk Jay down.