[Carlisle's brow furrows as he glares at his cards, as though they were the ones prodding him for answers. He doesn't like talking about his cursed nature with people he trusts, let alone someone who is more of an acquaintance -- an acquaintance to whom he owes amends, even if said acquaintance doesn't remember why.]

I- I have a condition, one that doesn't exactly inspire goodwill in people back home. It's not contagious or anything, but it does mean I tend to sleep with one eye open.