"An essence pattern can say a lot about a person. How artistic they are, or how creative. If they are magically attuned, or beyond human... Gifted. Different races have stronger essence patterns, some are more complex" he explained. "It's like looking at a persons aura, or the energy that makes up their soul, their very being" he added. "My essence pattern is intricate, and strong because of who and what I am"
Pausing, he reached into his pocket to take out a packet of cigarettes, and tapped one loose. "Your essence should be brighter... it's struggling against somethin' and I don't know what. It's like a lightbulb, flickerin' on and off, and that ain't healthy"