"Sometimes. ...I could do without ever eating monkey brain again," he answered slightly tongue in cheek while being completely genuine. "This city does well with authenticity given all the immigration. Even better with regulating just what can or can't be cooked." Jack had made quick work of the bite he had put in his mouth to answer Jane then took another expertly with the chopsticks.

He found himself staring again, captivated by her warmth and openness. Jack dropped his eyes quickly. He physically used the excuse of setting down his food for a drink of water. "This is the city that never sleeps! Besides..." he replied immediately after swallowing his sip, picking up his bowl and preparing to dive in again after speaking. "Vampires are quite popular these days. I'm surprised you were available to eat with me tonight."

Jack gave her a wink, flirting and appreciating her statement about excitement in her life. He couldn't tell if she was being earnest about it. No man wanted to consider himself boring. He considered himself disciplined. Structured. Reserved but he was playful without being loud or the life of the party. His humor was more sarcastic and under breath. He didn't drink or smoke and would prefer to lay out in Central Park than crowded in the Beatrice Inn.