"Yeah, long story. Short version: I'm not human, I'm just good at pretending." A shrug. If the kid's been here a while - and since this room isn't crowded with newbies, he must have been - then he's probably seen weirder.

(And, hey, he can be plenty scary if he wants to be.)

"Weird alien hybrid project, before you ask." No, he's not an actual ghost either. This was easier when everyone sort of knew him.