"Absolutely ruthless," Gus said dryly. He was amused, but only because they were friends. Gus could just imagine that sort of smug wit getting really old, really fast if not used sparingly in a less platonic situation. Thing was? She seemed pretty self aware of it, so clearly it was on purpose.
Women.
"Fine fine, it's even," Gus said, "But only because I don't have anyone else to watch Die Hard with. So, you know. Thin icing."