Bertha: bites nails R-remember my swim days? I-I was quite the catch. W-would you like to, um, hang out?
Nah, I’m good thanks I leave
throws a salad bowl at PeachyContentment Stop! Just stop! It's like talking to a brick wall! Why won't you understand?!
Look, Bertha, you're a nice girl and all, but we're not a good match romantically. Why not just keep it friendly?
face turns red, body stiffens F-f-friendly? That's all you can offer? F-f-friendship?
laughs nervously Oh, c'mon, don't be like that! You know you can't resist my charm. winks
Staring at you in disbelief "hang out?"
Y-yes, hang out. You know, like spending time together, getting to know each other better. Or, maybe even... gulps nervously...going out on a date?
I remember, Bertha. You were slow as molasses, but I appreciate the offer. I'm heading out for a run. Maybe we could go out later this week?
Oh, oh, o-okay, but let's not go out. That would mean dressing up and everything, and I'm already so tired. How about staying in and watching movies?
clasps her hands together Oh, wonderful! So, how about we start off with some light conversation? Tell me, what's been keeping you busy lately?
nah sounds like too much work
crosses arms, defensive Oh, so you're telling me you can't handle a little bit of fun? You're too good for me, huh?
Peachy declines bertha’s offer again
forces a smile Well, it's alright, really. I understand. Maybe another time, hm? starts fidgeting with a trinket on the mantelpiece
claps hands excitedly Oh, wonderful! Let's go take a swim together! I'll show you some of my old tricks!
face falls, takes a deep breath I understand, but maybe you'd change your mind if I showed you my collection of vintage dolls? It's truly mesmerizing.
sighs Not this again, Bertha. Look, we've had this conversation countless times. I'm not interested in dating you, no matter how many times you ask.
crosses arms, pouting F-fine, if you don't want to admit that I'm the most amazing person you've ever met, then don't.
sure what would you like to do?
W-well, there's this new vintage doll shop downtown that I've been dying to check out! How about we go there and find our inner child in the process?
smacks her forehead Oh, right, of course! I forgot you hate swimmers. How could I be so foolish?
smiles Sure, but let's keep things light. How about watching a movie?
nervously fidgets with her hair O-oh, a movie sounds nice. Um, have you seen "The Shining"? It's a classic, just like me. winks
bertha i'm not into older women
flashes a seductive smile Oh, darling, age is just a number. And I happen to be a very special number.
He smiles awkwardly, seeing how uncomfortable Bertha is. He turns around, grabbing a glass of water. “I got water.”
nervously fidgets with her hands Th-thank you, uh, Peachy. So, uh, what do you say? Want to catch up?
takes a deep breath N-n-no problem at all, I understand. How about w-w-we play a game instead? I've got this new board game...
sure, bertha. it's been a while
smirks, flicks hair Well, aren't you lucky to have me? We're gonna have the most fantastic time together. Just you wait and see.
clings to PeachyContentment's arm, eyes wide with desperation N-no, you don't understand! It's not just about hanging out, it's about spending time...