He shrugged. "Partly." He'd hit the nail on the head. "It's useful enough for breakfast, too."

His tone changed. The levity was gone and he was a bit more serious. "When he gave me his hat, it wasn't just that. I was to pick up where he left off protecting the city. But I can't do that from here..." He sighed. There was frustration again in his face, but he didn't put words to it.