Empathetic way to be

Paige Latimer 19, Second Year English Literature Fiancé of Mari Aranciata

[a-cottier]

You just have to be able to hold a proper breath for it. I think that’s really it.

[paigelatimer]

Well you do it far better than I ever could. It's a shame you don't see them played more often.

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

Of course I want to be your awesome butt-kicking partner! We can fight crime and save the world.

[paigelatimer]

Yay! Welcome to my gang. I uh..I mean, superhero team. We'll be the best duo.

[a-cottier]

[smiles] Usually Americans get annoyed by it, so I’m glad there’s someone who appreciates it.

[paigelatimer]

Really? That seems silly. It's a really cool instrument, and it must be tricky to play so well. I just have respect for it.

[chef--gravelle]

Oh, that would be terrible.

[paigelatimer]

So terrible. I don't think I'd be able to handle either to be honest.

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

[grins] Don’t you have a friend who’s on the lacrosse team? He sure can kick butt.

[paigelatimer]

I do. I've seen him kick butt. Alright, I've made my choice. Wanna be my awesome butt kicking partner?

[chef--gravelle]

Let’s hope not. That much blood isn’t fun.

[paigelatimer]

No fun what so ever. I think it' be even less fun than listening to bagpipes being played badly for several hours.

[a-cottier]

My grandparents could play it, and they all taught my parents, so they taught my sister and I too. Well, technically they hired someone to teach but it’s still the same.

[paigelatimer]

It's like a family tradition. That's really neat. You're very good. I've never seen anyone play one in front of me before. It's quite exciting.

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

Wow, someone should film a movie about you. An action movie.

[paigelatimer]

An action movie would be fun. But I'd need an awesome butt kicking friend to make it a tag team. Hmm, who could that be?

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

Gang-leader, super-strong, menacing Paige.

[paigelatimer]

That's me. I even have a genius partner in crime and a vicious guard dog. Super serious gang leader. 

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

Oh, sorry. Your beauty had thrown me off a little there, Miss thug.

[paigelatimer]

Oh shush! Don't start that. I'm the roughest, toughest thug in New York. Now you know, you best not get on my bad side.

[a-cottier]

Thanks. I’ve been able to play since I was like eight.

[paigelatimer]

That's awesome. Is it okay to ask why is caught your interest?

[chef--gravelle]

Then they’d know they aren’t alone.

[paigelatimer]

Exactly. Hopefully I won't ever get a nose bleed that requires tampon based assistance.

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

I have a weakness for cute animals too, it’s not just you. Oh, so you’re a thug now? When did that happen?

[paigelatimer]

Um, I've always been a thug. How did you not notice? I mean all my tattoo's and my mean expressions. 

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

I’m not cheating! I’m just using my resources. Besides, Disney makes a bunch of movies and TV shows about little animals. Not cheating.

[paigelatimer]

It is so cheating. You know by now that I have a weakness for cute animals. They break through my otherwise thugish exterior.

[chef--gravelle]

Probably, unless they’ve had to do it.

[paigelatimer]

Good point. In that case they might get a few sympathetic glances. It'd be nice to know they understand your awkwardness.

[a-cottier]

[ yES grins] Isn’t it a beaut?

[paigelatimer]

[nods] It's lovely. You're really good at playing it. 

[arturo-moretti-deactivated20180]

See, I’ve got you changing your mind already.

[paigelatimer]

You do. I'm easily won over by Disney or anything similar. I feel like using that is cheating.