Knowing about horrible things is not the same as being human. Jack has known many so-called monsters in his time, many of them unable to blend in for most of their lives the way he can, and John shows a lot of the signs of being kept well apart from normal human society. Up to and including the way he reacts to food, conversation, and natural human kindness.

Plus, well, the weird finger and the way occasionally his eyes glowed.

He nods. "Probably for the best. Have you talked to him much since? Like you are talking to me, now?"