Part of Zac wonders just what an 'Oogie Boogie' is, but that's drowned out more by the sheer sting of what Howard's saying. There's a visible bit of recoil in Zac literally shrinking a bit, but before he can put together a response, Jack freaks out - a look to the darkening sky coupled with the strange noises gives a vague explanation why.

Really, all he knew here was that there was danger, and they apparently needed to get away from it. He straightens up, regaining that bit of height he'd lost a few moments ago, and raises his fists as he puts himself on the outer edge of the group, so that everyone is between him and the sleigh. He doesn't know most of these folks from Adam, but putting himself between important people and dangerous stuff is old hat to him now. Though, it's admittedly nice to be doing it without a Summoner yelling in his head.

He does turn back to Howard for a moment, though - "Well, maybe this will fall under when you care: you get movin' so we can finish this conversation later, little man." He then looks at the others, and nods at Sam. "You guys heard the man."