- Not Talkative -

Picked her up from work and took her home 5 minutes away.

She does something governmenty I think.

Me: “Did you have a good day?” Her: “Yes.”

[the silence. …and, the silence…]

Her: [sniffle]

Me: “I got some Kleenex if you want it…”

Her: “No.”

[not “No thanks,” just “No.”]

[towards the end of the ride I managed micro level smalltalk that was cheerfully received]