Hellboy picks up on the uncomfortable tone in Fern's voice and has not a little sympathy for the kid. He knows what it's like to be unique.

"It's a state. Bigger than a city. New York is.. both, I guess." He frowns, just then realising how confusing this probably is. Clears his throat. He finds himself wanting to make Fern feel better. "I'm pretty unique there too."