He feels a little uncomfortable at Cliff's words, but he's right, he's very proud of his daughter. That sort of hits close to home? Not being one to have a family? For a long time he didn't think so either, really. That was something new he got to learn himself sort of late in his life. But he doesn't really dwell on that either. He's never been one to dwell on the past too terribly much. So instead he gets offended, his defense mechanism.

"And what is that supposed to mean? Why wouldn't I have one? I've got a son too, for your information." He harrumphs, crossing his arms and setting himself back on his heels in defiance.