[quote=@Memory]
<Snipped quote by Spiritblitz>

*Follows your gaze*
Oh—oh, sorry. An offering. It's something new I've been trying.
*Drops the pepper in the glass and takes a drink*
It's been harder to meet new people. And I've lost some friends I already had.
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I don't judge. This place is an open and free space. 
*sits down across from you*
If you don't mind me pressing, how?