[Maybe if he abbreviates the story he can make it sound unrealistic enough that she'll dismiss it.
Much as he likes telling it, he's not completely sure if she's trustworthy. Plus, there's always the risk she'll want to test just how immortal he is, and that's no fun for him.]
...Fine. I drank the elixir of life and now I'm immortal. Happy?
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Much as he likes telling it, he's not completely sure if she's trustworthy. Plus, there's always the risk she'll want to test just how immortal he is, and that's no fun for him.]
...Fine. I drank the elixir of life and now I'm immortal. Happy?