In the modified backstory Greg Rucka introduced in Cry for Blood, it was retconned that her spouse and children was killed whilst she was 8. Jason was to start with introduced as Jianyu, a monk who had taken a vow of silence. In a way, his oft-quoted assertion in the extremely 1st episode -- "Never overlook what you are. The relaxation of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can hardly ever be utilized to harm you.