It's a good thing that Jacob hurries, because there is only so long Ratonhnhaké:ton is willing to wait. There isn't much time, and he still doesn't trust that Angel is telling the truth. When Jacob finally appears, Ratonhnhaké:ton looks him carefully up and down. His sight tells him that both of them are friendly, allies, but it's difficult for him to feel like he can believe anything at all right now.

"You Jacob?" he asks, lifting his chin briefly with the question.