What would you know of that? Even you can make friendships, Isaac, you've just got to meet with people that share interests.

[It wasn't some marvelous secret to getting friends. In fact, Eugene had to admit that Isaac had upkept his side of the bargain not to harm Jack's body when he inhabited it. Respect was a part of a relationship, not necessarily toward friendship, but it was better than the alternative of abject hatred on his part.]>/small>

Interests and possibly some history of similar experiences. It helps them to understand you on a fundamental level.

[The presumption being that Isaac was speaking about Simon, because Eugene was fairly certain Isaac would label Sam as weak, or possibly manipulative. Charming was more Simon's forté, but he nodded in agreement]

Charming's a good word to describe him. I didn't realize you knew him.