Pleased, Jim flashes a crooked smile. This is a new sensation for him; he hasn't had much experience with young ladies, not counting the women of ill repute who had tried to catch his attention in town.

"Easy," he replies confidently and reaches past her for another rope. Quick and nimble fingers repeat the knot, more slowly this time. "Like so. Then... in the loops, and-"

He grips the rope on either side of the knot and pulls. The knot disappears into nothing, leaving the rope straight. Lifting his eyes to meet Jessica's, Jim grins.