Jaune didn't really see it as a lecture, so much as wanting to make sure Mako kept himself in fighting shape. However, that would be arguing semantics at this point and neither of them had the time for that. "Yeah," Jaune replied because what else could he say? This was new to both of them, but if they kept this up maybe they'd learn the ropes fairly quickly.

Just as Mako picks up on the fact that he seems to be more of a target than Jaune, he notices it as well--the numbers are more concentrated on that side of their back to back duel. He wonders what it means, but regardless he has to keep them off Mako. His eyes flick to the right and his sword is in motion once again to wipe them out. Those that don't meet the end of his blade are quickly batted back by his shield, trying to make room and keep them off of Mako.

"At this rate we're going to get surrounded. We need a better position," he calls over his shoulder. That or to find more people to join their little match-up here. Back to back fighting is great--but their numbers are too big for it to be as effective as it could be if there were just a few more. If they had a wall or a big tree to use and made sure they couldn't circle around them that would be great.