"I try and go through my holidays without being eaten, Doctor. Well, unless I'm asked really nicely." He grinned and tugged the ivy over a slight ridge on the rock face, a slight falter but nothing of real concern.

Glancing back he could see the ground. It was far enough, but not too far. Should be easy enough.

"Oh yeah," Jack agreed, and for once not really sarcastic. Well, much, "and none of that pesky face to face having to look at people as you talk, stuff."