[ And, of course, there is a dawning realisation that Jack's probably played him -- but he can't get angry when he hears his prince laugh; that's like, what, twice in day? It's a rare and precious thing, and Johnny settles for huffing. ]

If you aren't cute as hell whenever you laugh, I'd be so mad at you right now.

[ But there is no question that Johnny would fearlessly face down a nest of venomous snakes for Jack if it came right down to it. Meanwhile, the varren is going over to investigate. ] Are you gonna make something for Shadow with it?