"Yeah, them and a bunch of other folks. Kenzi sort of took me in like a stray, my first day." He's glad to hear that this Jesse is friends with the other one. It makes things a little easier, helps him to relax a touch. He trusts Finch's judgement in people. Besides, this Jesse seems friendly enough, and he's certainly digging with plenty of enthusiasm. Ned feels a bit bad for thinking he was slacking off, earlier. Probably just not the type to jump in without a bit of guidance. He can relate to that.

"So, uh. Where you from? And when, I guess."

Sometimes he thinks he's never going to get used to the weirdness of this place. Jesse sounds modern to his ears, but for all he knows he's from the year 2500.