Jean-Ralphio, he's here for you!!!

_{[God, it's hard being outnumbered by pre-Y2K people who weren't born with an ingrained urge to check their phones every three seconds. He could telepathically tell the guy to pay attention, but Jake can clearly see there could be some serious downsides to invading people's minds when the slightest gasp of surprise could summon a monster.]}

Because it's not safe.

_{[Once satisfied he's gotten Steve's attention and his career directing air traffic is ending before it's even started, he turns back to his device, shooting off a rapid-fire reply. Hopefully playing off a natural fear of the unknown is enough.]}