Once he is over the car roof, it's safe. Jack flails once more then gets his paws under him. "Thank you!" he tells them, sounding as pleased as one can when your voice is weird and echoey. "Now we just need to find Serph. I was looking for him but got distracted. I am more easily distracted right now, I am sure you noticed."

And that's vaguely chagrined, though not very.