Soft violet eyes narrowed as she tried to make out the man’s face. There was a hint of red she could pick out from the rest of his features. Red eyes? Did he really—?
“Red eyes… you have ocular albinism too?” she asked with a small smile. Was she supposed to smile while asking someone about a genetic condition? Probably not. Oh well.
ㅤThe choice of words was what made him stop, really. Which he shouldn't have, because it isn't in the best interest of a wanted criminal to stop for chit-chat with a complete random stranger, but certain things in life just cannot go ignored — and lack of scientific rigor is one of them.
ㅤ«That is a misconception. Whereas ocular albinism does typically result in reduced pigmentation in the iris, that does not have to be necessarily reflected in someone's phenotype. In fact, most individuals with this condition have light blue, grey, or hazel eyes. In very specific lighting conditions they may look reddish or violet, but 'red' isn't their resting eye color.»
ㅤAnd, yes, it also did surprise him a little that this young woman seemed to have no clue about the sharingan, but priorities first and the priority here was to properly educate her. Willing to believe that she meant nothing malicious by it, and simply had never learned any better. Which, again, shame on every single one leader and ruler far more worried about starting wars than with investing in basic education for the people.