Jack followed quickly behind Lance back to the picnic area and after Lance had spoken to the baron he went to dawn his gear. Jack stepped up putting himself between Veronica and the tree line. [color=red]"Miss Veronica let's play a little game close your eyes and cover your ears, then count to 100 and do not peak no matter what you hear, When you reach that number think of your favorite animal and stay focused on that thought, I bet I can guess the first letter of that animals name now go ahead and give it shot."[/color] Jack gave her this ploy for he didn't want Veronica to see what was gonna go down over the next couple minutes.

He then turned to the baron and bowed while saying [color=red]"It has been a pleasure serving under you Master and hopefully that won't stop now, but need it be I give my life just know I gladly shall."[/color] Jack then turned his gaze back to the tree line to watch for when the group approached. 

As they did he spoke once more before the battle started. [color=red]"Alright Veronica go ahead and start counting and remember to focus on the numbers, then the first letter of the animal you think of - in my head I will ponder."[/color]