[ Intense is right, but Jesse gets it, insofar as the fact that he doesn't like kids being dragged away from their homes. Away from safety and family and friends. Although... He hopes this kid isn't getting any ideas about trying to take on the Porter, or Lachesis. ]

Yeah. Yeah, no, I get that. I totally get that. But. I mean. It's complicated.

Look. [ Rubbing a hand briefly across his shaved head. ] I'm Jesse, by the way. Think we should focus on other stuff before worrying about the Porter. Like... sure you ain't hurt or anything? 'Cause I can help you if you are. Can help you find your place, too, if you haven't been shown to it yet, or help you with food, or...