"An interesting proposition," Brainy mused, latching onto it so he could change the subject. "And one that's less bothersome than generic small talk. I accept. However, I think we should both reserve the right to pass on certain subjects."

There, now the others could no longer say he wasn't socializing. He was just doing it in a much less annoying way.

He took a sip of his drink and said, "You may start."