"California here too," he confirms, "but I've not been back for a while. You know, join the Air Force, see the world, never have to speak to your family again."

Well, at least as far as John's concerned. He digs in one of his own pockets, squinting at Richie as they walk.

"So, tell me more about Operation Horny Unicorn. I'll be honest, it sounds an improvement on most of mine by name alone."