I don't need anyone's help. That's your first mistake.

[He relaxes a little as the guy starts to take him seriously, though.]

That's right. It's called the X-Gene. Totally random, and it's definitely not an impairment.

[At that, he pulls out his lighter and opens it, bringing up a flame - then drawing the flame into his other hand, where it flickers right against his skin without appearing to harm him at all. He doesn't even look uncomfortable.]