[Damien looks away, allowing her her moment. when she recovers -- well, he's not going to comment on her obvious grief, though whether that's because he doesn't care or wants to spare her dignity is anyone's guess]

I'd wonder if it meant something, me being the outlier in several senses -- [he's older. he's American. he's disabled. he has no powers to speak of, though he doesn't realize that makes him unique just yet] -- but. [he hums, shakes his head] Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. [or whatever metaphor we're going with here]