[The bartender nods and shuffles away to get them their drinks. (He's not chatty; that's one of the reasons Jason likes this place so much.)

Jason turns to Nat and rests his cheek on his hand. The bags under his eyes are a little more pronounced than usual, which should give her some clue as to how he's been even before he answers.]

Got stuck babysitting the Hell-brats for community service. Reinforced my decision never to be a father, if nothing else.