isn't it ironic?

[candlejack]

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[turnluck]

Maybe if you have shitty friends.

[raidandgo]

That would be my guess as well.

[turnluck]

[ Dryly, through an exhale of cigarette smoke: ]

Nix the problem. Don't have friends.

[raidandgo]

Man, that would suck.

[turnluck]

Guess you'll just have to deal with being threatened then.

[raidandgo]

I'll take it.

[turnluck]

[ She tips her cigarette at him, as if to say, Here's to you. ]

Enjoy that, sparky.

[raidandgo]

[ And he laughs to her, good-natured. Offers a hand. ] It's Nelson. Hi.

[turnluck]

[ Her eyes drop pointedly to his hand, but she doesn't take it. Just exhales another mouthful of smoke. In a tone that suggests she's humoring him: ]

Hi, Nelson.

[raidandgo]

[ Well, that's smooth. He yoinks his hand back like nothing happened, patting his chest. ]

So. Your turn to say "Hi, my name is---"?

[turnluck]

[ She gives him a flat stare, remarks by way of answer at length: ]

Bridget. [ A beat. ] You're really making me work hard today, Nelson.

[raidandgo]

[ He flashes a grin, then gives a little shrug - honestly, it's like you're expecting him to pop his collar next. ]

What can I say, it's a talent.

[turnluck]

[ She makes a little exhaling sound that may or may not be mildly amused. ]

Hope it's not the only talent you got.

[raidandgo]

I'm a man of many, many talents.

[turnluck]

Lemme guess. Making friends is one of them.

[raidandgo]

I'd answer to that, but why don't you tell me?