[ He chuckles amusedly, meeting the fist with his own.

And a ruffle to her hair, for good measure. She's one of the few naturally closer to him in age, but a playful action will draw out a similar one in return regardless. ]

I can think of something better than that. I'll just tell you I found the Loch Ness Monster that grew wings and a second pair of eyes and I know you'll be on my tier faster than I can say 'Della.'