I messaged and she friended me

[QuadrupleTree]

I used the opener "Are those piercings clip-ons?" in a message on myspace.

Then she sent me a friend request with a message saying "What's up dude"

I feel like I have the hook, but how would you continue the conversation?
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[Curt]

She didn't answer you, get an answer out of her... nicely.
How about "Well... are they? "