[Narvin jumps on the subject change, glad to leave his faux pas behind. Diplomacy was terrible difficult, especially when alien species were involved.]

Yes. I have a...condition, of sorts. It isn't a naturally occurring virus or genetic malfunction. It was something that a doctor gave to me, inflicted on me, very intentionally. I suppose you could say that it's a fatal condition, in the long run. I don't know if it's reversible, but while I have unique technology and medical expertise at my disposal, I want to at least explore the possibility.