“Hey, would it hurt your feelings if someone compared you to a praying mantis?” There was a pause. He heard the sound of Tessa munching on popcorn. Then, “You told someone they remind you of a praying mantis?” “That’s not what I said.” “Literally, why else would you ask such a stupid question? You’re a terrible liar, Tommy. And a terrible flirt. If that’s your best pickup line, you’re going to die alone.”