Was that too much? Did I actually just insult her on my second text message?
Violet sends through multiple laughing-crying emojis.
Well, apparently, I’m funny. But I was kind of being serious. How would a one reply to someone who goes off about not knowing what to say? “Do you need a minute alone with yourself?”
My phone dings again, and I realize I didn’t reply to the emojis. Again, not sure how to reply to that.
Violet:So, you’re in the Olympics?
Skye:What gave it away?
Good job, Skye. Engaging in conversation.
Violet:I saw the logo on the back of your jacket when you left the hotel this morning. Kind of a big hint.
Skye:Ah. My jacket tattled on me.
Violet:She cracks jokes!
That makes me laugh.
Did I just get called out by Drunk Woman?
I kind of like that, but I can’t explain why. Maybe because she seems so transparent with a what-you-see-is-what-you-get personality. Willing to make blunt comments because it’s the truth, and sometimes that hurts.
Transparent and truthful. I’ll take a few shots of that, please.
Now that I know her name, I want to know more. Even the smallest of details about the woman I poured into herhotel room bed.
Skye:What’s your favorite Olympic sport?
Violet:Figure skating.
Ouch.
I thought for sure she’d try to butter me up and say hockey. Is that what friends do? Are they just honest with each other?
I’m sure Paige is brutally honest, too; I’ve just never really opened up to her enough to find out. Having close friends was never something I was good at because I’d rather stay home and binge-watch a show than go out to a bar and socialize.
Skye:Why?
Violet:Are you asking why someone would like figure skating or why I personally like figure skating?
I would never bash another sport. Especially knowing what it takes to be successful at anything well enough to make it to the Olympics. I bet if I asked Paige, she would help me with socializing and texting so I didn’t always come off as offensive or unapproachable.
I’d have to ask her, though.
Skye:Why do you personally like it?
Violet:Because if I were a figure skater, I wouldn’t have to rely on anyone else.
Didn’t realize we were getting so deep into a conversation so quickly. We’ve barely held two conversations with each other. Although I did hear all about her cheating ex-boyfriend. I did practically carry her to her hotel room and put her to bed.
Skye:What about couples skating?
Violet:Those people are just delusional.
Skye:Harsh!
