our world is not ready for immortality , especially when evil men control the lives of thousands . '' `` sounds like you might need a little more practice to help get things off on the right foot . '' and now that i have the mark , he hardly needs concern himself any longer with my reputation . `` fair enough , '' he said and he considered his first words . i know how painful this is for you , as it is for me , but i am grateful that you do understand my side in all of this . 