Jack drew a deep breath in through his nose to calm himself and closed his eyes. He was hearing the Doctor loud and clear, and though he wasn't exactly happy about what he was being told, he understood. He wouldn't disobey an order from the Doctor. His shoulders slumped with defeat. "I know. That wasn't why I wanted to stay... I really was worried about you two alone together." He opened his eyes, looking saddened. "But I'm not sorry."

He looked back over to the Master when he began speaking again. He should have known it wouldn't have kept him quiet for long, but the silence had been wonderful while it lasted. "No one's listening. Talk all you like, but no one cares. May as well be shouting out the doors."