Day 27: H2WHOAH

Today, the penultimate challenge, was a free choice, re-do a challenge you think you could do better. I decided to re-do the challenge about writing a play without emotion. It's ended up in a bit of a stream of consciousness style again, well I was reacting to it line by line. Probably failed at the emotionless part. If that's true let's say I re-did the "one that only makes sense to you" thing. Or the stream of conciousness one. HA! Only one day left.

                                                            H2WHOA

                                                      By Jeremy Linnell

A: Fire burns

B: Water drowns

A: But which is the victor?

B: The survivors.

A: And in mutual destruction?

B: Those who lost the least.

A: Casualties?

B: Scored points.

A: Callous of you.

B: Realistic.

A: I’d be careful what you say.

B: Aren’t I amongst confidents? Friends even?

A: I made no promises.

B: An unspoken agreement then.

A: Do we ever agree if we don’t speak of it?

B: You’re splitting hairs.

A: Not really. You never asked me. So how could I agree?

B: Friends know.

A: Then I guess we’re not really friends.

B: That feels unfair. I was there when you needed me.

A: And I was there for you. It’s a marriage of convenience. Nothing more. Get over yourself.

B: So you would really think nothing of…putting me out, as it were?

A: Not if I had to. Besides, I thought callousness was a virtue.

B: It’s different up close.

A: Have you eaten?

B: Not lately.

A: You look hungry.

B: I’m fine.

A: That’s a lie.

B: You can’t possibly know…

A: Of course I do. It’s written all over your face. You’re not even trying to hide it are you.

B: I don’t have anything to hide.

A: Is it possible for you to open your mouth and not lie?

B: Just because you disagree does not mean I’m lying.

A: No, lying means you’re lying.

B: We’re at an impasse.

A: No, your need for validation wants you to think that. You wish to think us equals.

B: I should crack your face and reveal your truth.

A: It’s not I who’s the liar. Yes the jellied holes beg for release. They swivel and hunt for a pairing.

B: I somehow feel we’ve gotten off track.

A: Finally something we agree on.

B: Fire and water meet. Who’s the victor?

A: Simple. Steam.

B: Ah so whoever arises from the conflict?

A: That has destroyed the old.

B: Will rise and find its strength.

A: Now you’re getting it.

B: Steam is good for the pores.

A: Pores, pours, doors, whores. What do they have in common?

B: Oh I know this one…I lost it.

A: Well think it through. It makes sense I promise.

B: They all…oh. Nothing. They all have nothing in common.

A: Exactly.

B: It’s a bit of a trick.

A: Sometimes there isn’t a link. Sometimes things just happen.

B: How nihilistic with you.

A: Not really, common misconception.

B: Can’t you let me win just one?

A: You win, when you win. Anything else doesn’t count.

B: It’d boost my self-esteem.

A: Not my job.

B: It’d be nice though.

A: Nothing to do with me. Up to you to manage yourself.

B: Can’t you let me have just one?

A: Pfft. No.

B: But why!

A: Because then I don’t win.

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