Asked and Answered-ish
“Please don’t ask me that–“
“What? I didn’t mean anything by it. I was just asking.”
“I know, but I’d rather not answer that question.”
“Too personal?”
“I guess.”
“Alright, well, I didn’t mean anything by it. I just figured, well, while we wait.”
“That’s your problem, man. You need to learn how to live in silence. You need to start getting comfortable with no conversation.”
“What’s the point in that? You’re here. I’m here. I thought we’d have a conversation. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it?”
“Sure, yeah, but that doesn’t mean we have to talk about it. It only becomes an issue once you bring it up. And I don’t know about you, but I was perfectly fine without any of this being brought up.”
“Okay, okay. I’m sorry. Like I said, I didn’t mean anything. Can’t we move on from this? Seems like we’re liable to start going in circles.”
“You’re right. I’d rather not start on some dumb loop.”
“Good. So, what do you want to talk about?”
“What did I just fucking say?!”
Fred Aiken Writing 