[Even if it was just the same, something was so different about hearing that from someone who wasn't Jack. It briefly made his stomach twist and he faltered a little, just on his face. It's nothing serious, but perhaps later, once they're settled it can be sorted]

It... kind of was my livelihood before, except I was doing the eating. And there's Jack, please try to remember him before we get home.

[The earring-- he nodded and absently reached up to rub the earring he had as well, still present as he hadn't the heart to remove it even when Zev had been removed...]

Yup, along with your things. What, did you think we'd just throw out some useful equipment for anyone to pick through?

[He says useful, because sentiment for Zev, was a bit of a curse]