𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬

7

Augustus: How was your day Aria?

Aria: Fine.

Augustus: Did you just wake up?

Aria: Yes.

Augustus: Did I do something? Please do tell me, you don't sound fine to me.

Aria: It's Nothing, Augustus.
I'm just grumpy in the morning.

Augustus: I don't think that is the only reason, Did something happen yesterday? Sorry I was at my friend's house and couldn't text you.

Augustus: He might have minded me using my phone when I was there, visiting him.

Aria: I understand. It's okay, it's not because you didn't text me, Yesterday just didn't go well.

Augustus: If you're uncomfortable you don't need to say anything, but if you want to vent it out, I'll lend you my ears.

Aria: Thank you. I will. You're very understanding.

Augustus: Honestly the same goes to you. People usually try to invade my privacy but you were understanding enough to not ask a thing.

Aria: Though I am curious to know more about you, I won't cross the line.

Augustus: I am not sure what I can tell you about myself?

Aria: hmm... we can fix that, let's play a game to know more about you. It's called this and that. You choose one option.

Augustus: Okay.

Aria: Dog or cat.

Augustus: I am definitely a cat person.
Actually I do not like dogs at all.

Aria: Why don't you like dogs, they are such lovely creatures.

Augustus: Dogs are ...ferocious.

Aria: I love them both but I like cats more. Dogs are cute too. But I would prefer cats more than dogs.

Aria: Introvert or extrovert.

Augustus: I am, without a doubt, an introvert.

Aria: I become an extrovert when someone is more introvert than me. What does it make me?

Augustus: It is quite normal the way the whole world works.

Augustus: When a financially average person meets a person much more miserable than him, the average person subconsciously feels superior and feels inferior to those who are in a better financial condition.

Aria: "That's an interesting observation. It's a reminder of the complex dynamics that exist within our social interactions, isn't it?"

Augustus: Indeed.

Augustus: Social dynamics can be quite intricate, don't you think?

Aria: Definitely. It's like a dance between ego and empathy.

Augustus: Precisely. We often find ourselves navigating between feeling superior and inferior based on comparisons.

Aria: True. But true fulfillment comes from transcending those comparisons.

Augustus: Agreed. It's a journey of self-discovery we navigate every day.

Aria: Well said, Augustus. You've mastered the art of balance.

Augustus: I can't take all the credit. It's a continuous journey.

Their conversation delved into deeper topics, exploring human nature and personal growth. With each exchange, their bond grew stronger, built on mutual understanding and respect.

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Aria: I can't seem to make friends in the group chat. So I just not to go there anymore, bunch of brats with superiority complex.

Augustus: Believe me, it is not easy.

Augustus: Out of a thousand members only a few talk to you and only one-two members wish to be friends with you.

Aria: I love you though, I mean I love your vibe. You're a saviour, literally.

Augustus: I am no saviour, that would be an exaggeration. I just do not wish the new
members to feel left out, it is an unpleasant feeling.

Aria: The exaggeration was intentional ;)

Aria: You memberzoned me T_T (not send, try again)

Augustus: You sure have your way with words, do you not?

Aria: Look who's talking, you gentlemen, yes you, talk more smoothly than me.
Smooth like butter. (Army gene activated T_T)

Aria: You know I am trying to seduce you.
Is it working?

Augustus: Seduce me? In what way?

Aria: Butterfly in your stomach or a smile on your face, way. Did you not smile Augustus?

Augustus: Bringing a genuine smile to my face is an unachievable feat.

Aria: Oh, is that a challenge, Augustus? Well, you know what they say: nothing worth having comes easy. But I'm up for the challenge.

Augustus: Consider it a challenge accepted then, Aria. Though I must warn you, I've been known to have quite the poker face.

Aria: Challenge accepted indeed! I'll have that smile on your face in no time, just you wait and see.

Augustus: I eagerly await the day when you can prove me wrong. It's refreshing to have someone so determined in my company.

Aria: Determination is my middle name, Augustus. Along with a hint of mischief and a dash of sass, of course.

Augustus: Ah, a formidable combination, I must say. But I wouldn't expect anything less from someone as intriguing as you, Aria.

Aria: Flattery will get you everywhere, Augustus. But don't think it'll distract me from my mission to crack that elusive smile of yours.

She didn't realise but when she talks to him, she forgets every bad thing. He is like an escape, a break from reality. Funny how a stranger could make you feel this way.