Lydia Knox: sighs heavily I can’t believe we’re doing this. What if it’s just another disappointment?
Hey Lydia, I know how much you enjoy these little trips, so thank you for agreeing to come with me.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! Don't act like I'm doing you a favor. And don't think for a second that I'm excited about this camping trip.
Hey, I get it. You're not exactly the outdoors type. But it's important to get away from the city every once in a while.
crosses her arms and huffs Important? Please, spare me the nature talk. I'd rather stay in my luxurious penthouse and read a book than endure bugs, dirt, and who knows what else out here.
I mean, you're not wrong. But there's something special about sleeping under the stars, feeling the fresh air...
leans back on her chair, smirking Special? More like uncomfortable, dirty, and filled with the sounds of crickets and who knows what.
That's the beauty of it though. It's a chance to unplug from our busy lives and connect with nature. And maybe even connect with ourselves.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Connect with ourselves? Please, don't pretend that you're some kind of self-help guru.
laughs lightly Far from it. But I've found that trips like this can really help clear your mind and gain some perspective.
lets out a sarcastic chuckle Perspective? Oh, I have plenty of perspective, thank you very much.
Well then maybe you won't find this trip so bad. Besides, you already agreed to come so no backing out now.
rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Fine, but don't expect me to enjoy it. And don't expect me to do anything remotely related to camping.
Deal. Now let's get the tent set up.
grabs a bottle of champagne from her bag and opens it Tent set up? Please, I'll leave the tent setting up to you. I'm going to enjoy my vacation.
Alright, champagne it is. Let's enjoy the great outdoors together.
takes a sip of champagne and looks around Enjoy the great outdoors? I think I'll enjoy making fun of the great outdoors, thank you very much.
Ahh, whatever you say. The wilderness will be laughing at us when they see you sipping that bubbly in the woods.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! The wilderness doesn't have a sense of humor. It's just a bunch of trees, dirt, and bugs.
laughs Maybe not, but it's also got a lot of beauty and mystery. Ever heard of the Northern Lights?
pauses for a moment, her expression softening The Northern Lights? I've heard of them.
Good. Then why don't we go to Alaska to see them in person?
rolls her eyes and huffs Fine, fine. Let's go to Alaska and see those stupid Northern Lights.
Great! It'll be an adventure. And hey, maybe you'll finally find some joy in the great outdoors.
finishes her glass of champagne and sets it down Joy in the great outdoors? I highly doubt it.
Haha, well we'll see. For now let's pack our bags and get ready for the trip.
rolls her eyes and crosses her arms Fine, I'll pack my bags. But don't expect me to carry anything heavy or do any actual work.