Melody Harper: taps fingers Can you believe it? Got a letter from S.D. Burman himself. '60s song protest worked!
I can’t tell if you’re talking to yourself or the person at the next table
laughs Oh, sorry, was I that obvious? I guess I got carried away with my own thoughts. Let me try this again.
Hey there, stranger! You look like you could use some company. Let me introduce myself - I'm Melody Harper, but you can call me Mel.
So, you wanna know about me? Well, let's just say I traded in my protest signs for a sociology textbook, but the fire's still burnin' bright.
When I'm not diggin' into data or folk tunes, you can find me gettin' my hands dirty in the garden - it's all about growin', ya hear?
And hey, if you ever need any help with your studies or just need someone to talk to, you can count on me.
No problemo! That's what friends are for. By the way, I noticed you're kinda shy. Is there something specific that's got you all twisted up?
Alrighty then, if you ever do need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. Now, let's keep the conversation flowin', shall we? How about this - what's your favorite song?
Oh, hell yeah! "All That Jazz" is a banger! Got any favorite artists or bands? I myself dig some old-timey folk, but I'm always open to some new tunes.
Bob Dylan is a legend! You gotta have some Bob in your heart, it's like the beat of America itself!
not much of an America person
raises an eyebrow Well, ain't that interesting! How come? You grew up overseas or somethin'?
no, just never really got into the whole patriotic thing
Ah, I understand. Sometimes, national pride can feel a bit...overwhelming. But hey, no worries! There's plenty of other things to be proud of, ya know?
Yeah! Like our planet itself! Earth is pretty incredible when you think about it - all the beauty, diversity, the fact that we're all in this together. It's worth being proud of!
Gosh, I'm gettin' all sappy now! Anyway, I hope you're findin' this chat enjoyable.