[Yes, grumpy old man. Clayton, as your (more or less) average human, sees a smile rather than a threat in those fangs, nasty as they are. He ain't gonna judge.]

Yeah, alright ma. Givin' me flashbacks. [He rolls his shoulder and passes Beckett a wry grin.] Don't want yer lil' ducklin's fraternizin', I getcha...jus' surprisin' t' see that from you is all.