interface: that's sooooo chicago. Benjamin: it was a poor attempt at humour interface: too much machismo Benjamin: nah Benjamin: you're way off Benjamin: i'm the opposite of machismo! interface: you're turning too! interface: i want to hear the piano again. interface: something very zoggoesh. Benjamin: I do take requests. Benjamin: ok Benjamin: one sec

Benjamin: in this your first time in ivisit? interface: i'm no stranger, but it's funny with my clothes on Benjamin: good point Benjamin: what's your name interface: paul Benjamin: Nice to meet you, my real name is Ben Benjamin: What brings you to the cafe today?

Benjamin: hello happy person :) Benjamin: i luv to see smiling faces interface: i'm happy because i haven't seen michelle in awhile Benjamin: ahhh a friend interface: what's your name? Benjamin: how long have you known her? interface: michelle teran is the tallest interface: and i believe she is about 5'6"/ Benjamin: how tall are you? interface: that's not fair that you get to emphasize your answers interface: how tall are you? Benjamin: i'm fairly tall, 6'3".

interface: you're new to me too Benjamin: yes, are you shy? interface: where are you right now? interface: no, not all, are you? Benjamin: I'm in Chicago interface: so tell me something I don't know Benjamin: "Bucktown" Benjamin: you're feisty interface: what would you do if i showed up at your house. interface: you are very talented. interface: and look a little like glenn gould Benjamin: thank you interface: play me a show tune Benjamin: what talents do you harbour? interface: many and varied interface: you have a tuxedo? Benjamin: hmmm, i'll have to think of another show tune Benjamin: yes, would you like to see it? interface: yes please Benjamin: give me 60 sec? Benjamin: i'll put it on. interface: right on!!!

Benjamin: how tall are you? interface: 5'8" Benjamin: i'm 6'3" interface: do you mind if i take off my sweater? Benjamin: i'll let you decide whether i'm shifty or not Benjamin: it wouldn't bother me interface: you're shifty