1889. A bit behind most people I have met, I will go ahead and say. Or, at least those who seem to come from similar enough worlds.

[ Sebastian explains it lightly, as if this were a normal part of introductory conversations. In a way, it is, or it's certainly becoming a more frequent part of them here in Kenos. ]

Likely also why my understanding of his condition may sound a bit dated to you, I imagine... Medicine is, well. It is making progress, certainly! But I have never known it to be all that successful.