[ He's still feeling pissy about the whole thing, but he lets his hackles down a little. It's entirely involuntary; if he had it his way, he'd stay annoyed about everything forever, then he'd win every argument. He's weak, though, and she's being cute. He sulks for a moment more, then rests his hand on her back. ]

Yeah, well. If it turns out you're lying, I'll tell Dumpy what you said about him. And he won't be happy about it.