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Niles: I know what you mean. I can think of a hundred ways to make someone cringe. But when it comes to small talk, I'm at a loss. sigh We're like porcupines— aren't we?

Azura: Porcupines?!

Niles: Yes. We've armed ourselves with barbs to drive other people away. Even if I wanted to get close to someone, I'd probably stab them on accident.

Azura: I'd prefer to think of myself as a rose, not a porcupine— but I see what you mean.