That...cut a lot deeper than Darin would ever care to admit, but it showed on his face for the slightest of moments.

That's right. He can't exactly escape what he was even if he went around calling himself and even identified himself as a human. He takes a step back and shoves his hands back into his pockets.

"I...I meant..."

He sighs.

"Nevermind. My mistake."

He spins on his heel as nonchalantly as he could and starts off in another direction, all the while swearing to himself inside his own head.

I really should have known better. Their kind really only ever see the worst if guy's like me.