Overheard Dialogue

[RoughWriters]

We've eavesdropped on some conversations and have written down what we've heard.

[Scott]

“The Country air is quite fine this evening, perfect for a cigar outside.”
“My yes, but that seems to be such a disgusting habit in general. Wallace seems to think it is the basest of all peculiarities.”
“Wallace seems to think many things are base, but for all that his whisky flask never runs dry more than a night. We are taking this trip north to cleanse our lungs, are we not?”
“I suppose, “to remove the bad blood” he says. I prefer the leeches. They do the job quicker and at a less severe cost.”
“But think of all the exciting towns we’ll float by. Lumber barges coming in from Ohio and the like. Stimulating for the nerves, I’d say.”
“Well, I suppose Wallace has the say of it. Contact with the Europeans has made him quite knowledgeable about the most recent treatments. Do you think the Captain will bark soon? I’d love to explore a northern city.”

[tiffany]

“What are all these grapes for, Ayelen?”

“They’re for Lord Aulay. Just take them and hang them up with his outer robe.”

“Uh…why?”

“Because it’ll be hilarious!”

“I seem to be missing something. What’s so funny about grapes hanging up with someone’s clothes?”

“Oh, just watch and see.”

“I’m not just gonna stand here stalking around the hot springs. Sheesh. Elves. I didn’t realize they were so quirky.”

“We’re not quirky! Well, maybe just a little. But that’s not the point. Lord Aulay hates grapes. He’s simply terrified of them. Won’t it be hilarious to see him try to get his outer robe without touching the grapes? You’re looking at me like I just grew horns…or grape ears. That’d be pretty weird, too. Anyway, just take these grapes over there and I’ll hang some on the door.”

[Sarah]

“Would you believe that he said that to me, he is so rude”
“Now now, he may not have meant it harshly.”
“What do you mean he may not have meant it harshly. How else could he have meant it?”
“Well, he could have merely been nervous or surprised by your presence.”
“That is such nonsense. There is no possible way in which he did not know I was there. Furthermore, what possible reason could he have to be nervous around me?”
“Well, maybe it is because he is interested in you.”
“THAT is entirely impossible.”
“No it isn’t. Anything is possible.”
“No I mean he could not possible be interested in me!”
“Why are you so certain of that.”
“Because.”
“Because is not a reason, it is only an excuse.”
“Because he told me so.”
“He told you he was not interested in you, and you believed him.”
“Of course I believed him. He wouldn’t’ say that unless it was true, even if he is rude.”
“You are mistaken, that is exactly why he would lie.”
“I do not follow.”
“If he is interested in you and is unaware of your feelings for him, he is bound to lie to you to preserve himself from being hurt.”
“So you’re telling me essentially he is selfish.”
“We are all selfish, I am merely saying that he lied because as far as he is aware you can not stand him.”
“What do you mean as far as he is aware. I can’t stand that man. He is so frustrating, obnoxious, and stubborn.”
“Now now, be kind. He is a good man.”
“He is exasperating and having you speak well of him is making me insane.”
“I am sorry that my opinion bothers you.”
“It only bothers me because it is the wrong one.”
“You always feel my opinion is the wrong one.”
“True, but it is most certainly on this subject. He holds no interest for me and I would appreciate you stopping his maddening idea at once.”
“Very well, if it troubles you so much.”
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”

[chelseye]

“Can you believe she actually wore that today?”
“Oh girl! I know! Those shoes were SO cute.”
“I wasn’t talking about her shoes you idiot. That was the only acceptable item in her whole ensemble. I actually think those were the shoes I donated to the poor last week… Anyway, I was talking about the rest of the outfit. It looked like something I would find my grandmother’s closet.”
“Oh, yeah, totally.”
“And she assigned another chapter! Like I have time to read her stupid books. What good is…what is that dumb book again…To Kill a Mockingbird ever going to do me on Broadway?”
“Yeah, it’s not like they read books in Paris anyway.”
“Broadway is in New York. You’re so dumb. And you know what I heard? Her boyfriend actually proposed to her. What kind of an idiot would want to marry a mouse like her? I mean, really?”
“Yeah, she’s lame.”
“Uh huh…Oh look, there she is. Smile and wave. Hello Miss. Johnson! I can’t wait to read the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird! Ugh, she didn’t even acknowledge me! Doesn’t she know who I am? My father can have her fired in a heartbeat.”
“Do you think she could hear you? I mean, she’s half way across the campus.”
“Whatever. Give me your lipgloss.”

[Edward Cheever]

“Ho! Over there!”
“What? What did you see?”
“Hm… ah… nothing I suppose, sir.”
“I wouldn’t think there would be. The king has cleared these lands years ago.”
“Yes, but… oof, by the land, these polearms grow heavy after the fifth hour… You see, that’s my point exactly, sir. It was five years ago, now.”
“The king is a good man. He told us he eradicated the vermin. What more could you ask for?”
“Yes, well… he was a good king, sir. What of the incidents of late down in Bruckwall?”
“You will not disrespect the king in front of me, soldier. As for Bruckwall, you refer to the murders?”
“You call that murder, sir?”
“Halt! Attend right! …Yes, I would call them murder. That’s what one calls it when men are killed.”
“Yes, well… of course. But those were no ordinary murders. Men ripped in twain and their limbs strewn - Ho! Did you hear that?”
“The breeze over the parapets.”
“The breeze over the parapets-my metal pants, sir!”
“Soldier, you will hold your tongue. Get back into formation.”