[ Thunderland's abrupt change in countenance is noted, but not commented upon. They have more important things to discuss. ]

I am not human. I cannot die, this is but a physical vessel for my being. If I am injured to the point of irreparability, I will dissolve into golden dust and fade. [ He accentuates this with a slight, sweeping gesture. ] I do not believe it can be studied properly, given its transient nature.