Once again, Simon is compelled to lie and say he knows who Rudy is, simply because he would really like to have a friend here. Especially a best friend. He feels as if he's justified in believing that Rudy might just be playing a cruel joke on him.

"Best mate..?" He questions, continuing to look perplexed and highly concerned. "I-I remember Wertham, yes. And community service. But not you." He pauses before he comments again. "Sorry." He felt the need to add that.

"I am Simon. Sorry. You're not an arsehole- I just think something strange is happening." Duh.