Jack smirked, just a little, before telling himself that right now was hardly the time for humour and attempting to straighten his face, clearing his throat.

He listened again, raising an eyebrow as the words sunk in and processed. It seemed too easy, almost. But then did things always have to be that hard? Maybe they'd just got used to that.

He turned himself, looking at the Doctor, his expression mirroring his. "I'll do much, apparently. And we get a gift."

Looking again at the creature, he nodded. "Thank you. We appreciate it. The whole planet appreciates it. Trust me, I speak on their behalf. And really, we don't need a gift, your saving this place is enough. I just want to keep it protected."