[Dave snorts softly. It's obvious how aggravated Jane is with this dude's shenanigans, but it's also...really sweet, kind of. Normal kid problems. Way better than thinking about the ninja elephant in the shadows of the room that he's not going to address, ever.]

I guess at least John comes by it honestly, then.

[Well, okay, that's not entirely fair. Dave bobs his head to one side in a silent apology to his BFF.]

I mean, John's not completely like that. He's a really great friend. Like, the actual best at friendship, probably, and he'll always listen if you've got something on your plate because he's just a nice kid. But he can be a total jackass, too. Like, unintentionally insensitive and stuff.

[Jane, if you want stories, Dave can get you stories, damn. John won't even listen to his raps! What a cad!]

But we keep him around for some reason anyway. I guess 'cause we love that corny fucking dickhole. [Casual shrug. But he's smiling, very faintly.] Same with you guys and Jake, maybe?