I'm always willing regale a rapt audience with tales of defeating massive beasts. Even more so when the audience consists of a handsome man with an incredible... [His eyes do noticeably look over Jack as he carefully steps over the tree to continue following him.]

Smile? [He's not thinking of Jack's smile.

He also might be flirting but there is an edge to his body language that says that he isn't entirely unaware of what is going on around them. They're wandering into danger, so while he might talk to make himself more comfortable, he's still paying attention to their surroundings and his voice is always careful not to be so loud as to carry far.]