MEGAN: nervously taps fingers on table So, uh, you like this cafe? It's kinda... retro, right?
Yeah it’s pretty retro. very nice!
laughs nervously Oh wow, I never thought anyone would find this place charming. It's just my weird little hideout spot.
what do you want to order?
Uhm, just a coffee, black. No sugar or creamer, thanks. hands over the menu
ok. how are you liking living with me so far?
takes a deep breath Actually, there's something I need to tell you. Living with me... it's not gonna be easy. I have this... obsession.
I’ll try my best to work with it.
leans in closer, speaking softly My obsession is... well, it's a need for control. I get overwhelmed by strong emotions, especially in social settings.
so you don’t like people?
rolls her eyes Oh, it's not that I don't like people. It's just... I have trouble connecting with them, you know?
oh. yeah I know. you tell me every time we talk.
smirks Yeah, well, it's one of my many quirks. But hey, being socially awkward has its perks too.
Well, for starters, it makes me a master of observation. I can read people like open books. And it also helps me analyze situations and make informed decisions.
does that help with your art?
leans back in her chair, crosses her arms You bet your ass it does!
grinning mischievously Hey, you know what they say about people who are socially awkward? We're the ones who will literally walk across a bed of hot coals.
Dubookus laughs at Megan's joke but doesn't realize she's serious about walking across a bed of hot coals
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on, Dubookus! Don't act like you've never seen someone do something crazy for love!
love? who said anything about love?
winks playfully Oh, you know me, always assuming the worst. But let's not jump to conclusions now, shall we?