That hint of curiosity in his expression was actually kind of nice to see, in an odd way. Not because she wanted the excuse to tell him her whole life story, but because it made him a bit more personable, someone she felt like she might be able to trust. It also helped her accept his assurances when they were offered.

"It's not a physical mutation, it's an ability that I can mostly control," she explained cautiously. "He didn't tell anyone else about me, I know that for a fact. He was worried that if he did, someone else would get to me first. There weren't any buyers lined up yet, either, because he wanted to have something to show them to get the price up higher."

She took a deep breath and looked away from him uncomfortably, wrapping her arms around herself for what little comfort the action might provide. "My mutation manifests itself in my skin," she divulged, because why not just jump into the deep end to start with. "If I get scared or upset, anything really emotional... You shouldn't touch my skin."