Conversational

ah, there you are. i've missed you.

yes, i've been away. i'm sorry. are you very angry?

angry! no. but i'm glad that you are back.

(silence)

something is troubling you, my friend. what is it?

too many things.

do you want to talk about it?

yes. no.

i see.

(short pause)

i was angry at you.

i know.

but i missed you while i was gone. i couldn't stay away. that's why i came back. i still feel angry sometimes, though. i don't want to, but i can't help it. i'm not very nice, you know.

(laughing) nice!

i know it sounds silly, but--

i hurt my hands. see?

oh! these wounds are deep! (pause) i wish you hadn't.

i don't. come, you are tired. rest awhile, with me.

if only i could!

why can't you?

i don't know how.

the night is falling, my love, but you will be safe with me.

promise?

i promise. when the sun rises, you'll find me wide awake, at your side... and waiting for you to awaken too.