Is this long-term, staying on the road? How can we keep it up? Will it last? I mean...um...is it something we can do for a while?
Sustainable, Peanut, that's the word you're looking for.
Is it sustainable?
Yes.
Why?
Because I have no expectations and very basic needs.
What about me?
You have pretty basic needs too, Bridgie. Food, shelter, safety. Education. Fresh air. Vitamins. A really good wide-toothed comb for all that hair of yours.
No, I mean do you need me? Am I part of your basic needs?
Yes.
Why?
You ask too many questions.
Just answer this one and I'll stop.
Why are you part of my basic needs? I feel better when you're around and something's missing when you're not with me. I worry about everything that has to do with you and at the same time you teach me things about myself. I'm selfish. That's why. I just need you.
Goodnight, Locket.
What? Was the answer good enough or are you angry? Just goodnight? No comment on my commentary?
If I say anything I'll cry. That reason was a thousand times better than I thought it would be.
What did you think I would say?
Oh, some dumb thing about me being easy to spend time with because I mostly learn and don't talk back.
Yeah, no, that's not a good answer. And for the record? The one I gave you doesn't even begin to cover it. There aren't enough words I could teach you or enough ways to convey exactly what's happening here. Soul-mates comes close.
We're not soul-mates.
Oh really? Then what are you to me?
I'm your muse.
No, the circus is my muse. She's dirty and exciting.
Wow, from awesome to asshole in fifteen seconds flat.
I'm the best at what I do.
Yes, you are.
Goodnight, Peanut.
Night, Locket.
Hey, Bridget?
Hmmm?
I love you.
I love you.
You're supposed to say 'too'.
No, then I'm just returning an offering. My way means I am confirming my feelings to you independent of your own and it's a random coincidence.
Okay then. Sweet dreams.
You too, Lochlan.
You used 'too' right there!
'Sweet dreams' is not nearly as profound or important a declaration as 'I love you', now, is it?
If I had said you don't talk back would you be doing it right now?
Of course.
