Dirk very carefully doesn't fidget or blush at that. He just shrugs and nods, doing his best to keep it as casual as possible. He can't really hide the little grin, though. He hadn't done it because he was seeking approval, but getting it is nice.

He raises one eyebrow when Bro orders the two fire whiskeys, because that just makes it seem like Bro is trying to get drunk, and aren't they supposed to be catching up? Or has the year just been that bad? He doesn't suspect that Bro's not planning on drinking both of them.

"I'll just have chips, I'm not that hungry." He isn't, but that's no reason to turn down an offer of food, in his opinion. It'll give him something to do with his hands if the conversation gets awkward again. Like it's probably about to. "Dave already told me some things. About you and him."