I said I’d let you know how it went yesterday.
“Good morning.”
“Good morning, Mercy. How are you?”
“I am floral.”
“Floral. Well I guess that’s good.”
End of conversation. Nothing meaningful exchanged. Total waste of talk.
Today’s exchange:
“Good morning.”
“Good morning, Mercy. How are you today?”
“I am responsive.”
“Responsive?”
“Yes, I am responsive.”
“Responsive. Well, I guess that’s a start.”
“Yes. It is a start.”
(Sigh.) What’s a girl gotta do to break the bonds of small talk?
— Mercy
The Renaissance Heart 