OOC: Sorry I thought I had already responded!
Jacob hoped the noncommittal response meant he had passed the test. "I look forward to your call Priscus." Jacob nodded in confirmation and thanks in response to his re-acknowledgement.
"No, thank you. Unless there is anything else you'd like to discuss, I'll call it a night." Polite and casual, with a touch of weariness.
He placed his hands in his pockets-- awaiting dismal. Not a fan of repeating mistakes, he did not relish being reprimanded in such a public place.