“Do you want to get out of here?” Gibsie asked then. “I’m bored.” “You’re always bored,” Johnny shot back. “Because you’re boring,” Gibsie countered. “If I’m boring, fuck off home and find someone else to torment,” Johnny grumbled. “I can’t,” Gibsie mused. “You might be a boring fucker, but I’m awfully fond of you, and I always miss you too much when we’re apart.”