John had somewhat anticipated the slap, but the grabbing of his hand is completely unexpected. He's not about to complain, the physicality is a welcome change to the severity of BASE. Though Midnighter doesn't have to make anything clear, John is under no illusion as to their purpose of going back, he appreciates that the other man does. It's good to not be the only aggressively forward one for once.

"And I've never fucked a burn victim before, so we can call it even."

As they leave John bends to pluck his knife back from the fish. No reason to leave behind a resource.

He walks briskly alongside Midnighter, cleaning the knife on the front of his shirt as they make their way. "All I want to see of this grand tour is a shower with you in it followed by your capsule, in that order."