Ticky did n't mind , and it was n't awkward , since he 'd never been particularly well acquainted with shame even before his Noah . So they smoked cigarettes , and Ticky built card houses while Shigure poked around looking for ways to make him miserable . It was comfortable , and he enjoyed it , and Shigure left frustrated more often than not , but would always pop up again . And eventually , Ticky started poking back . That had gone over well , he 'd thought .

Question: Why did they smoke cigarettes ?
Answer: Because Ticky had never been particularly well acquainted with shame .None of the above choices .Because Ticky did n't mind .Because it was n't awkward .