Rush drained his coffee. I shook my head. Smiling broadly, Rush crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair. This was a familiar ritual with the two of us. If it's arbitrary, then anyone ought to be able to rename you just as easily.
Guys are big on nicknames.
We just take it a hair farther than most. After a moment's silence, Kris looked at me. Kris gave me a look. One of those looks that women give and guys can't interpret.