Case 392009

Douglas J. Ames:
Everybody has fears... now, what scares you?

Lillith Sullivan:
Me.

Douglas J. Ames:
You scare yourself?

Lillith Sullivan:
Sometimes.

Douglas J. Ames:
Why? What about yourself scares you?

Lillith Sullivan:
I have bad thoughts.

Douglas J. Ames:
About what?

Lillith Sullivan:
People.

Douglas J. Ames:
People in general or... certain people?

Lillith Sullivan:
Certain people.

Douglas J. Ames:
Like who?

Lillith Sullivan:
You.

Douglas J. Ames:
You have bad thoughts about me? Why?

Lillith Sullivan:
I just do.

Douglas J. Ames:
Did I do something or say something that upset you?

Lillith Sullivan:
It's just... the way you are.

Douglas J. Ames:
How am I?

Lillith Sullivan:
Facile.

Douglas J. Ames:
Facile? Pfff... do you even know what that means?

Lillith Sullivan:
Easily comprehended, often lacking sincerity or depth. You're smug too... want me to tell you what that means?

Douglas J. Ames:
Uhm, If I... seem smug or facile, I want...

Lillith Sullivan:
Don't apologize.

Douglas J. Ames:
Why not?

Lillith Sullivan:
You're a grown-up... it's embarrassing.