[He doesn't answer for a hot minute, eyeing Dirk more carefully this time. He's lighter-built, younger-looking (though that could be time, that could be his shades put away), but still, unmistakably:]

Bro.

[Dave's flinty and defensive again. Walled off.]

What, do you have plans to abandon me before I establish object permanence, is that the final act of your elusive asshole shtick. Sorry to say but you're saddled with my dependent ass until at least high school reading level. I know who you are.