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Well, ‘I would always rather be happy than dignified.’

You make life that little more livable.

Dollancie:

I see what you did there with the Jane Eyre quotes.

Lucky:

And what am I doing exactly?

Dollancie:

Making my life a little more livable.

Especially today.

Lucky:

Rough morning?

Dollancie:

God, yes.

I feel like you had one, too?

Lucky:

I had a rough night.

Dollancie:

I’m sorry I didn’t notice.

Lucky:

It’s fine. I didn’t mention it for a reason.

This morning is better. At least I made you smile?

Dollancie:

You did.

You’re making a habit of it.

Lucky:

Why is today so hard for you?

I write a message listing all my woes, delete it twice, and then send a completely different string of words.

Dollancie:

I won’t bore you with everything.

Lucky: