There was a moment before Doom could respond where he looked at her as if she was stupid. He thought his reasoning was obvious, but it seems for someone like her, it actually wasn't all that clear. He sighed. Of course he would have to be stuck dealing with an idiotic child who had the powers he so desired to study.

"You're a mystery. You showed out of nowhere, claim to be Richards' niece, and then gain powers that give off the same energy as the board," he explained patiently, an edge of annoyance still present in his voice. Thankfully, he hasn't reached peak annoyance or anger because the lights haven't started to flicker. "I want to study you, see how you came to get these powers, and perhaps answer a few questions about who and what you really are."