August
Lavinia
Have you ever had a hankering for a fruit?
Roman
Do people still use the word hankering?
Lavinia
I’m sure they do.
Roman
To answer your question, yes, I frequently have hankering for fruit
Lavinia
Not fruit, Roman. A fruit. Like a specific fruit that you’ve never eaten before but are craving suddenly.
Roman
Is this really about fruit?
Lavinia
Of course. I woke up this morning and I really wanted a peach. I don’t think I’ve ever had a peach before.
Roman
You don’t like peaches?
Lavinia
I don’t know, I’ve never had one before.
Roman
I can think of a peach I’d like to eat.
Lavinia
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Go straight to jail, do not pass go.
Roman
I’m so confused. I thought we were talking about peaches
Lavinia
I was talking about literal peaches. The stone fruit variety.
Roman
Is it sweet and juicy?
Lavinia
It is. Too bad you’ll never get a bite.
Roman
Not even if I beg?
Lavinia
Is that something you’re likely to do?
Roman
For a taste of your peach? Absolutely.
Lavinia
Well, then. You better get on your knees like a good boy and if I think you’ve begged nicely, I’ll consider letting you have a taste.
Roman