In the modified backstory Greg Rucka introduced in Cry for Blood, it was retconned that her household was killed though she was eight. Jason was very first introduced as Jianyu, a monk who experienced taken a vow of silence. In a way, his oft-quoted assertion in the quite initial episode -- "Never forget what you are. The rest of the globe will not. Wear it like armor, and it can under no circumstances be utilised to hurt you.