[ dave flips them both off? before slanting a look at john and actually actively smiling in amusement. it's not huge, because he doesn't really do huge smiles, but it's visible enough to count as one for him. ]

I will not take it back because you forget: I was Rose's fuckin' server player. We did actually see you steal her cat and abandon a salamander you picked up in its place? You, dude, are a terrible father. I can't argue the Rose loves you and would understand part, though. The main point here is that I suspect we will end up helpin' to care for your adoptees so keep 'em to a reasonable level.