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Simon looked up from the cash register. "That's very funny, Alex. I try not to date girls who accidentally petrify you when they get excited. Besides, why does everyone think I only like smart, quiet girls? I don't have a 'type.' Everyone always says, 'Oh, that girl's smart and quiet, just like you like 'em!' When have I ever given off that impression? Shit, maybe I'm gay, as far as you guys know. But you don't. Nobody ever asks..." he stopped himself. "Sorry, I started rambling again. That's too bad about Rodney. So we're going to be a bit short staffed for a while?"

He hit the cash register to get it to close. Most of the machines in the shop would respond to violence if the usual button pushing didn't work. Like always, the little drawer snapped right back into place. At least it was consistent.