"Some shit luck you have there," Levi concludes. In a way, it's rather cruel of this place to do this, give Jean a permanent reminder of what happened when it seems to be skipping that rite for everyone else. But at the same time... merely being alive when you were supposed to be dead is already so much more than one could ever hope for. It wouldn't do looking this particular gifted horse in the mouth.

The scratching continues, Levi's expression remaining blank.

"Better head home, then. If there's anything you need to finish up in the portals, I can do it for you this time."