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."