Bloom confronts his brother Stephen about his desire to quit their life of elaborate con artistry. He expresses a deep existential crisis, feeling that his entire identity has been scripted by Stephen, while Stephen attempts to deflect the seriousness of the conversation with wit and alcohol.
STEPHEN: Is this a bathroom? No, this is camels. Back to the swamps, boys.
BLOOM: Listen to me, Stephen.
STEPHEN: This scotch costs more than your suit.
BLOOM: Listen to me.
STEPHEN: And the flask stopped a bullet from a black powder rifle at Appomattox.
BLOOM: Listen. I hate you. I hate this life, I hate it, I hate that you won't fucking listen to me for one goddamn second. Just listen.
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