Jamie narrows his eyes slightly at the giggling, but at the three different explanations, he's back to looking puzzled. "Oh. Aye, that." He tries very hard to make it sound like he has a clue as to what she actually means, but may not actually succeed.

Instead, he spies what looks like a robe, and uses that as a distraction. "Maybe this'll work," he murmurs half to himself as he starts yet another meticulous inspection of the item.

To Claudia, he says, "Dinna worry, lass. I'll not let the beastie eat your ankles."