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Ask me again in ten years if I find it depressing or liberating.
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Val and Audri have relocated to a public balcony overlooking the city they are in. Looking out, Val said, “flammy sandwiches aren’t half-bad really, whatever they are. Although everything, even the margaritas, kinda’ taste like asteroid.” Audri said, “I’m not feeling full though. But I’m probably just too anxious about what to do next.” Val looked at her and said, “that’s understandable, we’re stuck on an alien planet with the police looking for us.” But Audri corrected her and said, “not about that. You see, Val, I’m in love. With nick. I’ve been torn from his loving arms and I’ll never meet another like him.” Val said, “yeah. You told me about Nick. I used to believe in love too. But when I hit my forties, my options started drying up. And then one day my heart told me that romance is dead.” Distressed by this, Audri said, “that’s depressing.” Val reassured her, “somewhat depressing. Sure. But it’s also kind-of liberating. Now that I’m not trying to impress others, I’m much more relaxed.” Eyes wide, Audri said, “I’m relaxed too!” Looking concerned, Val said, “I know I’ve only just met you, but are you sure you’re describing yourself? ‘A cacophony of inner turmoil’ seems a more accurate description.” Teeth gritted, Audri said, “I am totally relaxed.” Cautiously, Val asked, “do your nostrils always flare like that when you’re relaxed?”
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