"It's rude to imply otherwise, ain't it?" The Fable retorted with a mischievous grin. "But if you're aware of the fact, babe, then don't take it out on me!"

Huh. 'Babe' again. He knew he wasn't a woman, he really did. Why was his brain shutting down? This time he was certain he had said 'babe' when he meant 'pal' or 'buddy' or 'fellah' or 'asshat'.

"So, is it your lack of sanity that found you here to Landel's or what?" He quickly said, changing gears to try and distract from his failing logic.