Jack took that firm-gripping arm right back in the crook of his elbow. Keep your friends close... he was pretty sure he could at least put up a good struggle if this turned out like the invitation to play that had put him in the burn ward in the first place. Then again, he didn't recognize any dangerous flatness in this somebody's eyes. So what the hell, he'd roll with it.
"My hero. Dally around here too long and I'm in danger of being scolded to death - Doc says I should keep away from trouble." The wink he threw in said he'd every intention of flagrantly disregarding that advice.