John's going to grunt in reply to Arthur, and then Charlie is getting held close to his chest and he's going to move. He may not be a Free Runner, but John's got long legs and a Will to get there fast, which is why, sorry Charlie, but the world's turning into even more of a blur as John goes at his top speed towards the community hall.

If anything, he might just hear-

"Oh Noel."

In the blur of it all.