Jacob was sensing some untoward and not entirely pleasant things, himself. He knew the feeling of all manners of Beast, of all clans and a variety of odd bloodlines, and this ominous presence that he can feel slowly moving in his direction is like nothing he has encountered before. He briefly considers avoiding it, Obfuscating himself, and approaching it on his own terms once properly prepared, but it's a thought that's quickly discarded. He'd rather talk with whatever this was, presuming it was capable of speech.

When he finally caught sight of Hajime, he was surprised. Such strength coming from such an unassuming looking young man? But life (and unlife) was full of mysteries. When he catches Hajime looking at him Jacob stops, turns himself sharply in the young man's direction, and inclines his head in a subtle nod of greeting. "Good evening to you." His expression is flat, betraying no hint of anxiety or uncertainty.