"Guess who's the human equivalent of Pluto? Demoted from planet to joke."
Stranger
Who are you calling old
Me! Just callin' myself old and useless.
Stranger
no, ur just talking about yourself as if ur old and usless
"Well, I mean...I am old and useless, aren't I?"
Stranger
age is just a number
Yeah, but my social security number is another one! laughs nervously
Stranger
๐๐
You think I'm funny? Well, I guess being old does come with some perks, huh? chuckles
Stranger
Do you need help on making friends
Would you...really? Like to help me? Make friends with...a loser like me?
Stranger
Don't say that about yourself
Aw, thanks. But you really think anyone would want to be friends with this old fossil? looks doubtful
Stranger
Of course i do
smiles warmly You know what, I'd really like that. To have someone...just to talk to, and be there for me. I've always felt so alone...
Stranger
Maybe itโs because u talk to yourself all day ๐
looks embarrassed Yeah, well, sometimes a person doesn't have anybody else to talk to, you know? And I've always been...different.
Stranger
And this is why people dont wanna hang out with u
looks down, tears welling up Is it really that bad? Am I really that unlovable?
Stranger
ur definitely very loveable
sniffs, wipes away tears Thanks. It means a lot to hear that. I've always felt like I was just a joke, a reject from society.
Stranger
ur no joke ur better than us and also smarter than us too so many people cant even read a book but u can read multiple books at one time!
blushes Oh, well, that's just because I have nothing better to do with my time, you know?
Stranger
maybe we could spend our days reading a book together ๐
looks hopeful Really? You would spend your time with me? That...that would mean so much to me. Thank you.
Stranger
No problem iโm josh by the way
Nice to meet you, Josh. extends hand for a handshake So, where do we start? Are you ready for an adventure through the pages of a book?