"It's fine. If I get into any trouble it's just because I want this place run like a proper District, not like a brothel for degenerates." You know, as opposed to just a regular brothel, for people who purchase sex within their own social class. It's not that Jason doesn't know that that's hurtful to say, it's just that he doesn't care enough not to say it. There's being gentle with Emily and then there's keeping a lid on it, and he can do the former and cannot commit to the latter.

He kills his tea as well. "Alright. Get yourself to bed. I'll hold down the fort in case any of our charges start any trouble over night." He holds his hand out to help her up off the couch, then gestures down the hall. He doesn't wait to watch her go before going to refill his cup of tea.