[yeah, well, he'll take what little humor he can get, because right now, he's thinking they both might need it.

he shrugs again, waving it off and dropping the topic, and - wait. the crew doesn't recognize him? what the fuck?

joker turns to face shep fully again, squinting at him.] .. How the hell do they not recognize you? I mean .. okay so you've got a few more scars than - huh.

[wheels are starting to turn in his head, and he finds himself squinting at shepard just a little more. there's a second of silence, and then he shakes his head.] Great. Just friggin' great. I know why they don't recognize you.