[ Dave's smiling! That's a good sign. John's never actually, y'know, met him face to face, but he is pretty sure that Dave!smiles are rare and he's already gotten a few in this conversation. ]

<<'Well, I'd like to think I'm at least a damsel who can handle herself, but I will make you the best meatloaf and apple pies for supper.'>>

[ ...They are the weirdest kids ever. ]