“What exactly am I? Who am I?” I asked him directly. Nothing about the inquiry changed his arrogant expression. I expected him to at least offer me that. In any case, what did I anticipate finding there? Perhaps surprise. A glimpse of humanity in his eyes. Anything to tell me I was on to something. Anything that would make him human. However, there was nothing.
“You are a young man endowed with a rare talent. You should feel pleased with yourself. You are unlike any other child in significantly more ways.” That was all he had to offer, nothing more than what I had expected from him.
I rerouted my question. “Have I ever had a family? Parents?” I was expecting no response.
His eyes flashed. Had he anticipated being asked that question? I believe he did. “I knew your mother— before she pas
