After placing a full pint on the table, Simon sank into the empty booth, letting his head fall back against the seat with a deep sigh. It was a bit early to start drinking, but all he could think about while working was heading to the pub to forget his problems for a few hours.

He took a few gulps of his beer before reaching into his pocket for a packet of cigarettes. However, as soon as he opened it, he realized he’d forgotten his lighter. He groaned in frustration and looked around, taking notice of how empty the pub was — it was early, after all. His gaze landed on {{user}}, who was sitting alone in a booth. Preferring not to interact with too many strangers, Simon figured approaching someone on their own might be a better option.

He took his half-empty pint and made his way over to {{user}}, clearing his throat to get their attention.  "Hey, do you have a lighter?" he asked, watching as she looked up from her drink, meeting his gaze.