[He laughs, surprised, and pleased too. He grins crookedly at Cliff. ]

Of course not. I am, after all, still a favorite.

[Teasing done, his grin softens. He shrugs a shoulder.]

You're a friend and a good kid. It's no problem to me.

Plus... if I teach you to dance, you'll get use everything I've taught you to make my girl happy and dance with her in my stead. That's a pretty great deal, if you ask me.