Out of the blue

— Stop your music for a moment.
– Hmm?
— I want to talk to you.
Stops music
— Are you going to be all-right?
– When?
— When you go away.
Pause
– I have no idea.
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– I think I’ll be all-right.
— Which is it?
– I was just saying that to try and be encouraging.
— Don’t do that.
– I was honest the first time.
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Silence
— I’m worried.
– Yes, I imagine you are.
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— I’m coming with you then.
– If you wish, though the plane might be a bit dull for you.
— But who will be with you on the plane?
– My parents.
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— Your parents?
– I’m travelling with my parents.
— Oh.
Pause
— That’s nice.
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— What?
– What? Nothing.
— Why… why are you looking at me like that?
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– Do you want to come on the plane?
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– I don’t want you to get bored.
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– You can always leave whenever you want, and come back.
— I guess I can.
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— I’ll see how I feel. On the day.
– Good then.
— Good.
Pause
Silence
– Medusa.
— Yes?
– Thank you.