Festive

Arielle: "I want one of those pretty, white light up deer for the front yard."

Rick: "I don't think so."

Arielle: "Not this year, just one day. Look - our neighbors have one!"

Rick: "So what's the difference? Pretend that it's ours."

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Mindful

Arielle and Rick are making homemade fried chicken together in the kitchen. (That was the first mistake.)
Arielle has been giving instructions, explaining a plethora of information. She has been talking for probably 5 minutes straight.

Rick asks what to do next.

Arielle: "I already told you. Twice. Do you remember?"

Rick: "I'm trying not to pay attention."

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Mature

Rick: "Are you coming to bed?"

Arielle: "Rick, it's 7:57."

Rick: "Oh come on, it's 8:00."

Arielle: "Okay, it's 8:00. Do I look like I'm 5 years old?"

Rick: "Yes."

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Political

It's the first day of school in the neighborhood of Arielle and Rick. There is a school bus at the curb and lots of little children are piling in. Parents are snapping photos.

Arielle and Rick are driving by in their car, on their way to work.
Arielle (cheerfully): "Aw look! The parents are taking pictures of the really little ones. It's probably their first day of school EVER. They're embarking on their long journey of education!"

Rick: "Their long journey of INDOCTRINATION."

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Fashion-Conscious

Arielle: "I just want a curly, pretty, short haircut."

Rick (with raised eyebrows): "There is no such thing."

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Prophetic

Arielle and Rick are on their way to Wegmans on Saturday morning. Rick is being an ass.

Arielle: "Maybe you'll like me better once I've had my coffee."

Rick: "Maybe I'll like you less."

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Generous

Rick is driving to the grocery store on a Saturday morning. Arielle is in the passenger's seat.

Arielle is talking, complaining about something.

Rick (cutting her off): "Do me a favor - don't talk until you buy yourself a coffee."

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