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Strike struck a match and lit his cigarette, breathing in the sweet smoke and relaxing for the first time today. "How's the new girl working out?" his companion from the guitar shop asked. They often took smoke breaks together.
"Ok. She's smart, very organized, and she doesn't talk too much."
"And she's good-looking, don't forget that."
"And engaged."
"Roger thinks that's just a phase and she'll break the engagement when she spots his charms."
"She likes clean cut, handsome rugby players. Roger is deluded."
"Tell me about it. He still thinks punk rock is coming back. Give us a light."