[Oh, he knows that reaction all too well, having experienced it for himself and all.]

Thought that might grab your attention. See, most people think I'm some guy in a costume. [The way the appendage twitches, lashes back and forth like it has a mind of its own should prove that it is definitely not fake.]

No, [he begins, pausing only to stifle a laugh.] Russians have nothing to do with it. Where I come from, people like me are born with something called the 'X-Gene.' It allows us to develop superpowers naturally. [Another brief discontinuation.] Sort of? My eyes glow in the shadows.