"Well, what would you have me do?" Jack asked. "What do you think needs to be done for youths such as yourself? As a potential leader of the City, it's important that I hear what the citizens need."
He easily blocked and deflected the wide arc. He was going to to stay on the defensive in the fight for the time being. He had no desire to do more than defend himself and disarm this boy a second time. He certainly didn't want to hurt anyone, unless absolutely necessary.
As long as Rufio wasn't trying to hurt Fred or anyone but Jack, it wouldn't be necessary.
He didn't take his eyes away from his opponent, but he could only hope that Fred was getting herself safely out of the way as well as getting the crowd to step back.