A: "I feel lonely." B: "Impossible, you come from a good family. You have good friends. You are constantly surrounded by people. Even now, we speak in a public place." A: "And yet I still feel lonely." B: "No. You don't." A: "I feel... hungry?" B: "No. We're out to lunch, and I'm paying. Be sure to finish the plate." A: "Do I feel subtle? Borderline indistinct?" B: "No. I can see you perfectly." A: "Then I must feel hollow. Like a well-hidden gap." B: "Science would say otherwise." A: "I feel faraway?" B: "No. You're right across the table from me." A: "Miniscule?" B: "No." A: "Untethered?" B: "No." A: "False?" B: "No." A: "Is there any word left to describe me? Any hope for me to grow? I feel like a barren garden. A displeasure made of dirt. I feel like... I feel... like..." B: "You're tired is all. Sit up straight. Finish your food. You'll feel better then."