Two old ladies

[rebbonk]

Two elderly ladies have been friends for many decades. Over the years, they partook in many activities and adventures together. Lately, their activities have been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.

One day when they were playing cards, one looked at the other and said "Now don't get mad at me - I know we've been friends for a long time but I just can't think of your name. I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is?"

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally, she said,

Spoiler:

"How soon do you need to know?"

[Melisandre]