Simon's reaction to Rudy is... well, the behaviour is expected, but everything else very much is not. Simon never really did do hugs, at least not with anyone who wasn't Alisha, but Rudy thrives on making people uncomfortable. It's a game. Especially if it's his friends who already have a built-up tolerance for his shit.

This is different. Simon is stiff and confused, but not in the usual way. There are no smiles, no relief, no indication that Simon is even remotely pleased to see him.

"What d'ya mean?" He can hardly believe it and laughs. "Well come on! It's Rudy! Me! Your best mate!" He waits a beat, waiting for that look of recollection to wash over his face. "Wer... Wertham? Community service?" He's starting to look a little alarmed and uncomfortable himself. "I mean.. it is you, right? Simon?" Maybe this guy is just a look-alike. "Don't make me feel like an arsehole now, mate."