Izzy continued to stare at him. She was clearly unnerved by his knowledge of her race, but she was hoping that small bit was all that he knew.

"I see... It must be part of your abilities, then."

Her expression softened and she looked downward, suddenly understanding a little better. He was raised as a human. The only way he could learn about his half-alien powers was by experimenting on his own. There was no one to guide him in the ways of his species.

"Rafael, may I ask what your life before the Valor Corps was like? I know you were raised by Ms Vasquez for a time, but... Well it's okay if you don't want to answer too."