"Genetic mutations." She leans in a little more, studying his face. "We have them where I'm from, but not changes to DNA to that degree, those kinds of expressions of genetic code."

She lifts her gaze, eyes seeking his. She knows what it's like, when people are different. It's a challenge even in her more enlightened time, but in his?

"...Do you and other people with the same kinds of genetic mutations have a harder time in your society?"