If only he knew what the other essence pattern was, he could maybe help. But he had no idea if it was supposed to be there or not. Not really. The larger man did seem to be quite protective of it for some reason, while denying its existence.
"It is obviously something that matters to you... Your aggression shows that much" he pointed out, taking the cigarette from his lips. "You say nothing is there but I know there is. I know you have been lying to me... I see things in your essence that you can't hide from me with a liars tongue" he said somewhat bitterly. "I am no ordinary human, and I do not fear you"