[They love claws. And they're sorely regretting the fact that they didn't tear out a certain-someone's spine when they had the chance!] So you do know him... Hhrrrmmgh...
Hah! He tried, but we're tougher than we look. Besides, we both had bigger fish to fry... [That's a story for later, however.]
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You're from the future, then. We're not sure how to feel about that... Is there any way to prevent it from happening? Or would that put us on par with your time line destruction? Heh..
[They'll eye the cigarette, but say nothing. They don't smoke, after all!]