“I’m happy to hear so.”
“I suppose I’ve seen better days, as I’ve seen worse. This eve is rather mundane.”
“And I’m pleased that you are.”
“Though that doesn’t exactly strike me as unusual, it does disappoint me to some extent.
Mediocrity is a burden no one should ever have to bear.”
“Thank you, kindly. And how are you daring this fine day, Meg?”
“Don’t mention it, sunshine.”
“Mmm, feelin’ peachy keen like always—how about you?”
“The pleasure is mine, I insist. Call me Raja.”
“—Raja, huh?”
“Interesting name, and kudos to your folks for providing it.”
“I see, forgive me.”
“Might I know your name?”
“Rest assured, it’s nothing for you to worry about.”
“Mmm—non-existent friends call me Meg.
Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss..?”
“I don’t believe I’ve ever met someone with purple eyes, in my lifetime.”
“Ah, well,”
“I prefer the term ’violet’, but I suppose ’purple’ is close enough.”
