"Jesus," Jude said, putting a hand on her hip and looking at Stephie with amusement. "Can no one just say 'hello' around here?" Then she gestured to the knife and said, "I'd like to see you try it." She was still smiling though, sarcastic but entertained.
Parker rolled her eyes, having picked up Marie already. "You guys are the worst." She rubbed her nose against Marie. "Aren't they the worst, Marie? Aren't they dorks?"