"That is what I hope to learn. For the moment I would prefer you to treat me as you would any other- normal- human. After we have exhausted any other possibilities then we may proceed to discuss how my... heritage may have affected me." He had to know if there was any possibility it was a physical ailment, if there was any shred of hope.

He took a deep breath. "For several weeks, perhaps over a month, I have experienced periodic pains in my chest." He laid a hand directly over his heart. "At times it has been incapacitating. Lately I've noticed that my endurance has decreased dramatically. I am easily fatigued."