[Jack reacts like anyone would if their foot was just stomped on: he flinches and takes a larger step back, though after the initial surprise wears off, there's also a moment where he tenses up -- he's fighting his initial reaction to backhand her across the face. There are people around; he's new and doesn't have the clout; he'll have to work his way up the ranks until he can get away with what he wants to do to her.
He'll have to climb yet another ladder. It's annoying, but at least he's done it before.
Gritting his teeth and forcing a smile, he says,] What's your name, lady?
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He'll have to climb yet another ladder. It's annoying, but at least he's done it before.
Gritting his teeth and forcing a smile, he says,] What's your name, lady?