Jeb nodded, and maintained his calm demeanor. "Aura here believes your presence may be beneficial to his wellbeing. Though, to my eyes... it would benefit you as well." he ends it with a gentle smile. 

Jacob raises an eyebrown and hums thoughtfully, considering the question and how much he wants to put out into the air. He contemplates it probably more than one might have expected. Then he just shrugs and waves it off, "Not anywhere near where certain people could hear me." he says casually, "I'm going hunting." 

He turns on his heel to start casually walking down the hall, "Rest assured" he continues, this part almost in a sing-song voice, "If the base gets attacked again while I'm gone, I will be...very upset."

A moment of silence, "At the enemy, of course"