"Jack isn't here..." he said in an almost reassuring tone. He paused and looked off to the side thoughtfully. "Yet... I wouldn't put it past him to show up" he added with a roll of his eyes. "Believe me, dealing with him does not get any easier in the years to come" he said with a pointed finger before he turned to look at the central console.
"I think maybe it's your turn to ask a few questions. I owe myself that much" he said airily.