Toby's Cigar

A stout, hand-held cigar with a dark, oily brown wrapper roughly four to six inches long, a trimmed cap and no prominent branding; its burning foot produces a steady glowing ember and thick, slow curls of smoke.

2 appearances

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2 moments

S1E18 · Six Meetings Before Lunch

The Jackal: A Momentary Reprieve

Toby's cigar is a tactile prop of celebration: he draws and shapes smoke rings while bopping to the music, using the cigar to slow time and extend the mood. The cigar visually signals indulgence and permission to relax.

Before: Lit and held by Toby as the music begins.

After: Still being smoked after the number; used to punctuate Toby's amusement as the room returns to business.

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S1E18 · Six Meetings Before Lunch

Matchmaking Under 'The Jackal' — Leo Plants Sam with Mallory

Toby holds and smokes a stout hand-rolled cigar throughout the performance, using it as a tactile prop to savor the moment — he inhales, blows smoke rings, and lets the cigar mark his enjoyment and territorial claim over the song's sanctity.

Before: Lit and in Toby's hand, being drawn on as the radio begins to play.

After: Continues burning as Toby exhales smoke rings; remains an accessory signaling his lingering pleasure even after the music fades.

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