'Of course I am.'

And he is offended at the notion he could be other.

'But I do not comment on your skill - you seem more than adept - but your words; that weapons give you a sense of normalcy. Why should they, when you are clearly not? You may fight like a mortal man, and yet you claim you cannot die.'

It seems clear to him.

'It is a lie to the self, which is no less a lie than any other.'