And so we talk about it

– What is that look for?
— It’s fear, admiration… disapproval perhaps?
– Are you asking me?
— No I guess not.
Pause
— I guess I don’t want you to stop.
Pause
— I don’t think you should.
Pause
— But I’m very aware that what I think isn’t really relevant.
– It’s relevant.
— You don’t have to be nice.
– No it’s relevant.
Pause
Silence
— I’m afraid of how sure you are. That you know what you’re doing.
– I don’t know what I’m doing.
— In many senses yes, but I think you always know what your options are. What you’re capable of doing, and that you will do it.
– Survival skills… survival kills…
— Indeed.