[It sounds like something someone wise beyond their years would say. Thomas might be a lot older than even she would assume, but he doesn't have the kind of worldly experience Jackie seems to be radiating.]

Shackles stay on tightly, or else they wouldn't be called shackles, would they?

[But. Ah, well. Her jewelry though!]

You must have much practice. And what of these? [He shoots a glance at one of her crystals.]