About that.

[The Doctor chewed on his lip a moment, thoughtfully.]

I ought to tell you, if someone else hasn't already, that while I might qualify as 'people,' I'm not precisely what you'd call human.

[His frank, direct stare says what he shouldn't have to, out loud. I'm fairly certain that neither are you. His voice is a match for Ryoji's in quietness and gentleness as he continues.]

I'm telling you... because I'd like you to trust me.