Dating Is Weird
Cat enters and approaches D.D., who is sitting.
CAT
Hi.
D.D.
Oh, hi!
CAT
Should I... sit down?
D.D.
Yeah, of course.
CAT
I didn’t know... I mean, I can still leave if, you know... you’re disappointed.
D.D.
Disappointed with you? I don’t even know you yet. Sit, please.
Cat sits across from D.D.
D.D.
So... not much of an internet dater?
CAT
No... no. This is my first time.
D.D.
It’s not as weird as it seems at first. Try to relax into it.
CAT
Yeah. I’m trying.
D.D.
It’s not that different from regular dating, just with more awkward silences.
CAT
I’m sure that’s funny, but I’m not much of a dater at all, so the frame of reference is kind of lost on me.
D.D.
Oh.
On cue, there is an awkward silence.
D.D.
Any reason you don’t date? ...
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