Actually managed, he says, like it's some big surprise . . .

[So rude.]

But right, good to know. Next time I try and pick somebody up, I'll add all that. Bruno Buccellati thinks I'd be okay and that I'm a step ahead of a bunch of sixteen year olds.

[God, but he loves making Bruno laugh. He loves it not only because it's not always easy, but because it comes from Polnareff simply being who he is-- teasing and joking the way he always does. It's always great to be able to make people laugh-- he's still reeling in triumph over getting Fugo to do it-- but there's an extra kick to it when it comes to Bruno.]

At least I'm never gonna sink so low that I give somebody a fish to confess my love.