"Multiple times," Jack said dryly, "and you [i]still[/i] let her cook for you."

Shock rolled her eyes at the hyena comment.

"Hyenas also take down targets bigger than them," she said. "They use wit as well as strength. Even lions won't fuck with them."

She stepped towards the doctor and stopped over him just as Jack started to help him up.

"They can also sniff out the [i]weak[/i] and [i]crippled[/i]," she said with a cruel edge to her tone.

"That's enough, Shock," Jack said, as he got Finklestein back in his chair.

"Just making a point, Jack," Shock said, with her sweetest, most pointed smile.

Jack would have rolled his eyes if he had any. He turned to Carver when Jewel asked about his current condition. The pumpkin creature seemed to be holding up well enough, though Jack noticed a little bit of wobbling. Right. Carver [i]did[/i] mention that body tired him out just by walking across town.

"Then it sounds like the doctor's the only one who can safely get him out."

Jack glanced to Jewel.

"If you'll assist your husband to the lab?" he asked gently.

The trio all grinned at Carver.

"That--" Lock started.

"--Sounds like--" Shock continued.

"--Fun!" Barrel finished.

"Bet we'd be more delicate," Lock said.

"And [i]actually[/i] improve the design," Shock said with a smirk. "What do you say, Carver? Ready for a C-4 beauty treatment?"

"That won't be necessary," Jack said.

He then walked over to Carver as the trio snickered among themselves.

"I think it's best if I carry you," he said, "seeing as it's a long walk from Oogie's lair."