Literature
Awkward
"Do I know you?"
"I'm Jeb Cain. You work with my father."
"He talks so much about you, it's great to finally meet you!"
"We've met before."
"We have?"
"You were tied up at the time."
"That happens to me alot."
" ..."
"What is it?"
"Well, there was something I wanted to ask you, but I think you just said the only thing that could make it more awkward."
"Well, at least we know it can't get worse from here! What's on your noggin, little Cain?"
" ..."
"Do you want advice? I'm good at advice. It used to be pretty much my job. I can also give dance lessons."
"Are you and my dad lovers?"
" .... Wow, you're right; in context, the tying