Jack didn't want to leave Dove's presence, but he was aware that he was quickly running out of things to say - appropriate things, at least. He was going to start rambling soon and make a fool of himself, he knew it. Also, he needed to use the bathroom. Dammed biology. He needed to excuse himself.
"I look forward to meeting 'im, and to seeing you again." He tipped his head towards Miss Ashdown. "I am afraid I must attend to other matters. It was a pleasure, Miss Ashdown." Smiling boyishly, he made to leave.
"I look forward to meeting 'im, and to seeing you again." He tipped his head towards Miss Ashdown. "I am afraid I must attend to other matters. It was a pleasure, Miss Ashdown." Smiling boyishly, he made to leave.
speaks with a French accent. though jack might sometimes refer to themselves with she/her pronouns, they are always presenting as male and your character should refer to them as such