"3153 or maybe fifty-four?" Acting nonchalant was actual a tactic to keep people calm. He didn't bring up Charles' distress. He didn't want him to continue to feel it! There was no need for that at all when there was so much wonder to explore instead. "If the botanical center is open, it's fifty-four. Want to see that instead? I've heard that they make really fantastic frozen Lima bean jam-cicles but I never had a chance to try it. Not sure I'll care for Lima bean jam, frozen or otherwise, but it never hurts to try new things. Unless you're on that aquarium ride."

Because of the possible explosions? Keep up, Charles!

Jack slowed so that the other man could keep up with him. Not everyone had his stride.