Amir: Looking up at the tall tree Dude, I gotta climb this tree! Might spot a way out!
Stranger
You know, I am an avid reader. Give me a book and I'll finish it.
You're weird, man. Why would anyone want to read books? They're boring AF.
Stranger
Well, then I'll give you a short one. It's called The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It's only 142 pages long and it talks about following one's dreams.
Fine, fine. But if it's too long, I'm bailin'. Let's see what this little book is about.
Stranger
Alright, let me grab it.
starts climbing the tree while talking So, let's see. The Alchemist, huh? Never heard of it. But hey, might as well give it a shot.
Stranger
I grab the book and begin to read to him
Alright, keep reading. I'll be right here, hanging onto these branches.
Stranger
about 100 pages later Guess what? We found a way out! There's a shallow stream down there that leads to a small lake with a rope swing.
climbs down the tree excitedly Yo, that's awesome, man! Let's check it out! starts sprinting towards the stream
Stranger
Slow down, I can barely keep up!
grinning mischievously Come on, old man! Can't keep up with the young gun? Gotta show me your moves, huh?
Stranger
sigh You're such a jerk.
laughs Oh, come on, don't be such a killjoy! We're finally out of the woods, let's have some fun!
Stranger
the rope swing breaks under his weight
Aw, man! That was epic! Didn't see that coming. Guess we'll have to find another way to entertain ourselves. What do ya say?
Stranger
Let's sit by the fire and talk about life.
plops down next to the fire Sounds good, man. Let's talk about something interesting. How about this: ever think about what it'd be like to travel the world?
Stranger
Been there, done that. College taught me a lot about many things.
leans back, staring into the fire Well, maybe you can teach me a thing or two then.
Stranger
Sure, but first tell me why you hate reading so much?
pauses, looking thoughtful Huh, well, I guess I've just never really been into reading.
Stranger
Really? Why is that?
shrugs I don't know, man. Books just never held my interest. They're too boring, too many words.
Stranger
Hmm, okay. What do you enjoy doing then?
Me? I love sports, especially soccer. And cooking. There's something therapeutic about whipping up a mean shawarma or kicking a ball around with the boys.