During rec time, Ben's injuries had healed, and he deliberately approached an old inmate who kept to himself most of the time. He offered him a cigarette, and the two started chatting in a quiet corner.
"I heard that female guard over there is pretty tough," Ben said, nodding toward Nicole, who was standing watch in the distance, acting as if he were just making casual conversation.
The old inmate took a drag from his cigarette, giving Ben a sideways glance. "Everyone in here knows about the few women we got. Why do you ask?"
Ben shrugged. "No reason. She's a looker, but word is she's not easy to deal with."
The old inmate followed Ben's gaze, then smirked. "That's right, but she's definitely easy on the eyes."
Ben continued, "Seems like plenty of guys in here have a thing for her."
