XRiley: Are you really introducing me to all those people?
Quinn: Are you really looking for a new job?
Riley: No.
Quinn: Then no. a social climber, your wife?
Riley: ... so it seems. She grew up -- poor. She's always been intense, but I thought somehow that when we both got good jobs, when things were stable, she'd... but she got worse. There's nothing left to fear. But I can't stop her being afraid.
Quinn: Mmm. A word of advice? If you want to survive this kind of party, Scotch is a bad choice. How many of these have you had?
Riley: If I want to survive this kind of party, Scotch is the only choice.
Quinn: Ooooh, a telling blow from the defense! You're still cut off.
Quinn: Are you really looking for a new job?
Riley: No.
Quinn: Then no. a social climber, your wife?
Riley: ... so it seems. She grew up -- poor. She's always been intense, but I thought somehow that when we both got good jobs, when things were stable, she'd... but she got worse. There's nothing left to fear. But I can't stop her being afraid.
Quinn: Mmm. A word of advice? If you want to survive this kind of party, Scotch is a bad choice. How many of these have you had?
Riley: If I want to survive this kind of party, Scotch is the only choice.
Quinn: Ooooh, a telling blow from the defense! You're still cut off.
When last we saw.... Quinn - Riley
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