[The pain and blood loss from the gaping shoulder wound is gradually slowing down Jason. Between that and still not aware of the full extent of older Jay's shadow ability, Jason gets punched in the head and knocked to the ground. The helmet is still intact but for a few seconds, his head rings from the impact.

Jason shakily chuckles]

Funny. Thought we weren't supposed to go soft.

[He can't help but be mouthy. Better that than show how badly a fight is nailing him]