A Way Out-
"Are you actually considering this?" Black Ice asked that night during dinner, "you don't even know him"
"That's not the point Ice, we need the money" Jack murmured as she picked at her food.
He frowned, "than I could get a job, I'll be a shepherd" he held up his staff, "I already know what to do"
Jack looked at him, a small smile on her face.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Jack asked the following day.
"Positive" BI confirmed, "I am not allowing you to marry someone you don't love"
Jack smiled in appreciation, "thank you"
Black Ice smiled back.
The Head Shepherd walked over and quizzed Black Ice on what he knew and where he would be best placed.
"Uh huh, one last question" the man leaned closer to the boy, "what is your name son?"
Black Ice stiffened, which had gone unnoticed by the shepherd, but not by Jack.
"Jake, my name is Jake" Black Ice stated, stiffly.
"Well Jake, welcome to the job"
The two shook hands.