[Murphy considers this for a moment, mostly because he hadn't realised he'd been coming across as that jumpy when Aristaeus had walked in. But then, it made sense. He's in a new place, on his own, with zero information. Without a briefing and a proper run-up on a mission, jumpy was probably the best he was ever going to manage.]

Like I said, the place I'm from isn't great. [And his tone remains irreverent, casual as he continues:] I've had a few close calls, some torture, a little involuntary imprisonment - you know, the usual.

[A shrug.]

I survived.