"It's a brave new world, kid." John stated, flippantly. "You weren't planning on failing again, were you?" He said, narrowing his eyes as he looked at Ward. The kid was acting weak again. He was going to have to beat it out of him. Again.
The disapproval flashed across his face. So, he could make sure that Ward knew he'd overstepped. Before he switched back to a grin again, like nothing had happened.
"So. Coffee. I don't know about you, but I could do with the pick me up."