It's nothing I hadn't stopped to consider. But... I appreciate it. [he sighs, shifting slightly in his seat.] Commiseration helps, communication is key, there's very little that I can say here that wouldn't add a stack of clichés to this conversation. [a beat.]

Thank you. [and he laughs again, still as dry as before. Appearances are one thing, but Jin knows more about him than a lot of people. And considering the setting...to hell with it. his hand goes up to his mouth as he grins, no mirth to it.] This is so fucked.