A Very Awkward, Unexpected, Flustered, Engagement Party Conversation

Not for the first time since this rather one-sided conversation began (the only thing Simon had been able to say before Jace started ranting was, "Hi, do you want some coffee, or something?"), Simon wondered why he was even there. Jace didn't even like him. Now, out of the blue, (well, actually the gray, it was rather stormy and depressing outside,) Jace was asking for help.