[ Jack stares for a moment, perplexed to the point where it overrides how upset he feels at the whole thing. ]

What do you mean, they didn't have a chance to say no? They can say or think whatever they want.

[ And then a spark of something, not exactly anger, but frustration and determination. ]

Look, I told Ky-- it doesn't control. It-it-it... arghh, I don't know how to explain it any better!