[ He looks from eye to bruised eye, staring at Jason with a twitch in his lips that has a dozen different things to say and none that rest right on his tongue. Finally he shakes his head and goes with, ]

You're a good man, Jason, you always are. I know you're clever and kind without having to experience that firsthand anymore. In any case ... the Sanctum is always here if you have need of me, I won't bully my way into your life again.

[ Offering a hand, not to be shaken but taken en route downstairs. ]