Adopt? [He paused to consider this.] You can. But they are not yours.

I am not against the idea, but it is different. It is a different feeling when you have your own. Like... part of you. That will carry on who you were. [He wasn't sure he'd explained himself properly, but he couldn't think of another way to phrase it.]

Dates? What is that? [He smiled softly, blue eyes practically glinting with curiosity.

His smile turned into a roguish smirk at TJ's question.] I can think of no reason why I should say no.