Re: Dela + AGB
The Rooks were Jacob's gang back in London. Jacob and Miss Frye's, but mostly Jacob's. Rough sorts, but good to have on your side. They were named for a kind of bird - large black birds native to England that eat insects and other smaller animals and nest at the tops of trees and move in large flocks. Rooks are also very clever birds - they're one of the few species of non-primates known to use tools. I have no idea if Jacob knew any of that when he came up with the name, though.
I do try to be. Particularly with you, as I've found I quite enjoy your company and would like to continue keeping it.