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All right, that's a fair enough statement. At the same time, one could argue that it's returning, albeit in a new, unfamiliar way with the ever-rising amount of discussion over the internet and through texting. I'm honestly a little amazed at what people can convey through some of those 'text-speak'-filled messages.

Texting, Instagram, Twitter? It is hardly the same. I am talking about sitting down, looking another person in the eyes and really talking. The world is so very disconnected. I find it awfully sad.

Agreed. It's hard having a conversation with you.

Why is that?

Because you don't really want to talk much.

You say that as if it is a bad thing when really it just is who I am. Was there something you wanted to talk about? Or is this a more general opening up and sharing my life story?

No, it's not bad. It's just... ironic I guess, that you brought up the lost art of conversation. There wasn't anything specific. I don't really have a lot to talk about right now. I'm tired.

Having a meaningful conversation and connecting with another person is very different from chatting about the latest gossip. Words become meaningless when all you do is talk.

Not getting enough rest?

We have excellent conversations, you and I.

True, we do. I find you remarkably easy to talk to. Plus, you don't talk in text lingo.

Nooo I don't. Sometimes my brother does though and I tease him about how old he is.

One day I will meet this brother of yours.

He's ridiculously loud and obnoxious and yet one of the best people I know.

Should he ever write a biography I do hope you help with descriptions like those.

Who needs to actually talk when you can put every opinion you have about everything out into the world in a hundred and forty characters or less?

That's a scary thought. Peter's biography. So tell me what you've been up to.

I've been terribly bored, actually. Everyone is in rehab or in love.

Think I need to see this in action.

Well when I get back after the weekend maybe we can meet for coffee or something.

It's called Twitter. And I was being sarcastic.

I dont think we've ever just gossiped. I agree with you though.

Yeah, haven't been sleeping well. It happens sometimes.

Have you tried melatonin?

Get back from?

Ah, yes. Twitter. I've heard of it. I, however, was not being sarcastic. I've been told it is a low form of wit. [She said with a crooked, half smile.] I am curious though, what could you tell me in one hundred and forty words that would make me forget the sarcasm?

Yeah, I have. I'm just really stressed out right now. Nothing helps. I even stopped drinking coffee which is hard, considering where I work now.