In the XUB

[Ayami Morita]

"What kind of parents?"

[Claire McKenna]

"The rich kind."

[Ayami Morita]

"Ah, so you're one of THOSE kind."

[Claire McKenna]

"Oh, please. Tell me what kind I am," Claire asked, "I'm dying to know what you think about my life."

[Ayami Morita]

"See, now you're just being sarcastic."

[Claire McKenna]

"Me? Sarcastic? Never," Claire says.

[Ayami Morita]

"So I'm not going to give you the satisfaction."

[Claire McKenna]

"Not looking for satisfaction," Claire said, "Just trying to enjoy the conversation."

[Ayami Morita]

"Why?"

[Claire McKenna]

"Because social interaction powers my fuel cells," Claire says, "It's a remarkable process."

[Ayami Morita]

"Now you're just pulling my leg."

[Claire McKenna]

"Wow, you really are an amazing empath," Claire says, "Nothing gets past you."

[Ayami Morita]

"You know what? Screw this," she said, turning away.

[Claire McKenna]

"No, screw you," Claire says, "You think you've got everyone and everything figured out. Whatever let's you wallow in your little pity party."

"Everyone suffers. Your pain isn't special," Claire says, "Get over yourself and grow a sense of humor."

[Ayami Morita]

"Grow a sense of humor?" she said, raising an eyebrow, and shooting wave after wave of amusement and humor towards Claire, cranking it up to 11.

[Claire McKenna]

Claire starts snickering and giggling before suddenly bursting out in hysterical laughter.

"You...you look like Rainbow Brite," Claire says between fits of laughter.

[Ayami Morita]

"Yes, yes, I've heard that before," she said, keeping on the pressure.

[Claire McKenna]

Claire falls to the floor, laughing so hard she can barely breathe.

[Ayami Morita]

And still, Ayami kept it up....just for another minute or so.

[Claire McKenna]

Claire panted, "Feel...better about yourself, now?"

[Ayami Morita]

"Me? Why would I do that."

[Claire McKenna]

Claire takes a seat again, "You're right. You're way too mature and well-balanced to pull shit like that."

[Ayami Morita]

"Oh, grow up. Don't talk to me about what a mature person would do."

[Claire McKenna]

"Why not? I'm an expert," Claire says, "I'm actually majoring in Mature Sciences."

[Ayami Morita]

"Look, don't patronize me, OK?"

[Claire McKenna]

"Well, if you didn't sell such quality goods at such low prices, I wouldn't."

[Ayami Morita]

Ayami growled, and stood up, heading for the exit.

[Claire McKenna]

"Have a lovely evening!"