Ewww! I actually had that happen to me recently. I make it a point to be a total hag in those situations. I leaned over to my friend next to me and said loud enough for the dude to hear: "If I let this guy buy me a drink, does that mean I have to stay and talk to him?" He walked away.
Enjoy the break. Try not to blind everyone by running around in shorts with your pale, scrawny legs. Yes, I recommend the book if you get some time. I will try and get on the ball and read Ishmael now that I read the other.
I've looked for it but its hasn't been on the shelves. I will have to special order it and I've been lazy. I just got done reading The Holy by Quinn and it was effing spectacular. I am planning on re-reading it this weekend. I have been practically delirious this week from lack of sleep doing all sorts of crap and reading that book started it off. I really recommend it. Are you doing well? Feeling better aligned with how great the world can be opposed to the other?
You make a point. I never reach the modern age Whenever I play the whole continent is still in the medieval times at 2020. It's just so easy to declare war! You understand, right ?