[He reaches up, removing his glasses, uncovering his eyes, which have retained their feline pupils, but have reverted back to their original icy blue flecked with grey. Cognitive empathy falls within his capabilities, but his nature and what passed for nurture in his life made true empathy difficult for him to practice - or willingly embrace.]

I had a sense you wouldn't. Hence... why I admitted as much as I have. [It goes without saying that it does not come easy for him.]