So much drama had unfolded in such a short span of time that it left Jake dumbfounded.  The first impression that he'd generated for the Balamb SeeD's had been quickly demolished.  His eyes darted from person to person as the events occurred before him.  First there was the one called 'Syrus' answering the comm link in what could only be described, by Jake, as a rather unprofessional manner.  Followed by Duncan's swift scolding, which to Jake was at least a little justified?  Fun poking was then carried out by two other Balamb members. Jake shook his head "What is this, babysitting duty?"  He had barely projected his voice enough to be heard.  It was a comment based on what he had observed in the short time span he had been in the Timber Warehouse.

Jake didn't take long to reflect on what he said before he recalled the post script of his instructors.  "No offence of course." Jake directed towards Duncan.  "I'm just not used to missions with so much... commotion?.. Commotion."  That had been true for the most part, even where he had worked as part of a team.  'Stealth missions, Recon missions, are they not essentially the same?' Jake questioned in his mind before following up.  "Might I make a request?  Following briefing from our contact I'd appreciate the opportunity to scout the patrol routes."  Jake could easily identify patrol rotations amongst the guards and soldiers stationed in Timber with only short term observation.  He had hoped that Duncan had been made aware of his pro's and con's in the dossier that would have been supplied by Galbadia.  However having witnessed what had unfolded so far he would not be surprised if Duncan had decided against reading it.