Âť BOTH WAYS IS THE ONLY WAY I WANT IT. dialogue and action prompts pulled from and inspired by maile meloyâs short story collection, both ways is the only way i want it. change as you see fit.
iâve never done anything so stupid in my life.
i wanted the job, i was so afraid of the loans coming through.
how come you never eat anything?
you could fly to hawaiĘťi or france in less time than it took to do that drive.
i just knew that if i didnât start driving, i wasnât going to see you again, and i didnât want that.
youâre doing that spacey thing again.
you think i donât know who corrupted me?
iâve seen the way they look at me.
no one can drink like that forever.
i donât remember anything. itâs like a big eraser came through that part of my brain.
there are other ways to get money.
is that why you didnât want me?
when you see her, would you tell her to knock that shit off?
slow down, youâre going to hurt yourself.
weâre not fighting, weâre talking.
thereâs no gene for bravery that you have and i donât.
you can bait me or you can protect me, but you canât do both.
i think sheâs always known about the bad things.
you act like i want to push you off a cliff.
youâve done enough for one lunchtime.
you think youâre always right about everything, but youâre not.
we should do this every year.
i wouldnât imagine it if it didnât seem true.
there's nothing i can do to you to match that.
you have no heart, you're rotting. do you see that?
there will be enough danger in your life without you seeking it out.
are you going to ask me in?
i don't want to impose, but do you have room for me?
i'm going to rake them over their proverbial coals.
i've been so unhappy in your house.
what news do you bring me?
i'm very much alone, these days.
i know exactly how difficult my work is.
i'm not strong enough to be alone and hated.
oh, please stay for dinner.
you should be more selfish, like i am.
i never would have asked you to do it.
your heart's going crazy, i can feel it.
what do you do when you wake up?
do you have to talk about this here?
actions. switch sender and receiverâs places as you please.
squeeze. sitting in a car, the sender crawls into the receiverâs lap, squeezing into the space between their body and the steering wheel.
climb. the sender goads the receiver into following them onto a rooftop.
diner. the sender and receiver dine at a cheap restaurant for a late night meal.
last chance. the sender unexpectedly shows up at the receiver's place of work.
saddle. sitting on a steed, the sender helps pull the receiver up to join them.
respite. right before a social event, the sender and receiver take a moment to talk privately.
afternoon tea. the sender and receiver prepare warm drinks after a long day.
hotel. the sender and receiver rent a room for the evening.
stranded. the sender and receiver canât find the car they arrived with, a heavy snowfall coming down.
lecture. the sender stands in the back of the room as the receiver gives a presentation.
boil over. the sender and receiver end up tumbling down a hill together as they physically fight.
grill. the sender stands before and looks down at the receiver, who remains seated.
surprise. the sender shows up at the receiverâs residence despite the sender being dead on paper.
breakfast. the sender attempts to make breakfast for the receiver using the meager means of a motel room.
woodsmoke. the sender and receiver drink at a bonfire.