[Yes yes, he is very lucky. He'll just. Let it land in his palm like this. And... it'll be okay, right.]

Hey, it's okay, right, uh... [Think think think.] Casey. [Going with a classic now.] You can hang out with me until you feel better! [Oh my god, wait a second, he can say a line!] I'm a little-- uh, I'm a little dirty, but I'm still good! [YES.]

[And that is how John gained Casey the Jade Beetle. /sage nod.]