Darcy wrapped his arms around her in return, giving her a little squeeze. "Oh, no, you're going to team up against me all the time now," he exaggerated a groan about it. It was sweet, really. They were already being silly together. That was very promising, and truthfully he knew that Ashley had been desperately in need of a strong female role model in her life.
"Forgive me, I forget that you do not possess my exceptional talents in that area," he teased lightly. It wasn't everyone who could offend everyone in sight within seconds.