Serph doesn't seem to react to John's outburst, instead holding his gaze steadily before shaking his head, no he wasn't unlucky in the way John means. His response is in the same even tone, "This mark is from before."

Well, in a way, it was unlucky; his brand being on his face made him easy for other tribes to identify him. A problem, when he was their primary target.

"Does it bother you?" Being marked that is.