My body temperature is slightly lower than most people. Rarely close to thirty-seven, but never below thirty. [centigrade, he means.]

I notice the cold more readily, but it will not bother me so much. ... Unless it's the weather. [he'll have to make that distinction, he's just so used to the medics at home knowing because they deal with people from different races all the time.

then he takes off his shirt, an automatic action from the countless times he's been in the medical ward. shalem looks pale and delicate, but he has muscles and scars underneath his layers, and a smattering of scales on his lower back that lead to his tail.]

Do you have any other questions about Oripathy? Because I have questions about your immunity. [why would he not be intrigued?]