He wouldn't be surprised if he knew, thinking Jack was just being obtuse. That was a common theme these days, and it was easier to just systematically pick at each other, push at the limits of their tolerance. Maybe being owls would keep them from the usual violence they seemed to enjoy inflicting on each other. Always good to branch out.

"Makes you reckless and if you draw enough attention, someone high up is going to notice and take real issue with you." Reaper had already had to make excuses why he hadn't killed Jack, and he knew that if 76 continued to be an agitator, the order would come down the line. "I hope you know you won't be getting a second memorial if you're revealed."

Of course he knew them. He liked to read, but more than that, he had a kid. "And what did you have to do in those stories, hmm?"