With a cavalier sense of accepting his destiny regardless of turnout, Jae hopes that Megan doesn't feel further infringed on by this. Illness or emotional malaise thanks to Baedal itself isn't uncommon, and that she's been off her game isn't a secret; he thinks she's probably back out and about a bit by now, just avoiding anyone she actually knows. Maybe Steph will be able to pin her down a little.

... He hopes Steph isn't overwhelmed by anything, either. She really does seem nice.

The look Jae gives her is appreciative, but he doesn't comment further on Megan. He feels weird continuing to talk about her, even if it's innocent. Instead: "That's too bad about your mom." Sympathetic - he doesn't have any understanding, for neither lie nor reality, but Jae's just one of those people who cares about everybody pretty much by default.