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February 4, 2023
'Every time I opened my mouth,' said the brown-haired girl, 'it made things worse.
'She said she wanted me to be honest.
'But I don't think she did.
'Not really.'
'Were you mean?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'No,' said the brown-haired girl.

(Pause.)

'Did you tell her you cared?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'Yes,' said the brown-haired girl.
'I did.'
'Do you still care?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'Yes,' said the brown-haired girl.
'I do.'

(Pause.)

'But...' said the brown-haired girl.
'What?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'I'm still mad she got mad with me,' said the brown-haired girl.
'Don't be mad,' said the dishevelled little owl.
'Alright,' said the brown-haired girl.
'I won't.'