Playing it Safe

It's quite possible to avoid taking risks, to not leave an opening, to limit chances to get hurt, to make it clear that "I'm not going to let that happen to me!" Well. There are good reasons, I'm sure. Sounds a bit withdrawn, though. And afraid. And maybe even ashamed of having thought it. "Thought what? I didn't think anything!" Yes. OK. I understand. Look, why don't you just sit down and write for a while or something. Do you good. Dish of ice cream. Sure. That's better. You know, you have tried some rather risky things. I mean, being a researcher kind of goes with that, right? And playing live music, well I mean there aren't any guarantees...oh, well, yes, sometimes it doesn't actually go very well, but a lot of times it does and you love it. What is it about that? Needing to be on the edge, I mean. Excuse me, I think someone's listening.

(gets up, pulls the curtain)

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"...but I don't think anybody would really want to hear all that." No, you're probably right. Don't look so hurt! You did, you know. It's hard to hide what you're thinking, it shows up all over your face. It's ok, it's safe with me. Look, I'm sorry but I've got to run. I'm glad we could talk like this. It's important to have somebody you can really confide in and feel safe. I know. You can call anytime. See ya.