Janie Posted:

Are you implying that my nerves need calming? That I’m hysterical or something?

No, just that you seem… upset. Maybe you’re… I don’t know… having a bad day or something? Please don’t take offense; I often use hyssop and pbumionflower tea tohelp me… relax and focus on my work.

You should get your nose out of plants for five minutes and talk to a real person once in a while.

Sigh… what are you implying about me now? That I’m antisocial or something? I spend plenty of time talking to… well… people in the organization, for instance.

And by the way, my research is very important. I thought you understood that.

You’re welcome to come to my house, though. It would be good if my dad saw that I have friends who don’t dress like they’re on their way to a wacky funeral.

Yeah… um… why don’t we, uh, go to a bookstore or, um, cafe or something. I’m not… all that comfortable with parents right now.

I, uh, need a cup of tea. Maybe… we can talk later?