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Since it’s kind of late, this can be for tomorrow:

“Why would you say something like that? I really thought we were close.”

However, there is a twist! Write this dialogue in one of your character’s (or multiple characters’) voices.
You can incorporate it into a short story, or simply make a list of how different people would say it. Do what you like!

*edited as I forgot to proof-read and the dialogue prompt looked like I had a stroke whilst writing it.
 
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RDchicken99 said:
Since it’s kind of late, this can be for tomorrow:

“Why would you say something like that? I really thought we were close.”

However, there is a twist! Write this dialogue in one of your character’s (or multiple characters’) voices.
You can incorporate it into a short story, or simply make a list of how different people would say it. Do what you like!

*edited as I forgot to proof-read and the dialogue prompt looked like I had a stroke whilst writing it.
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“Why would you say something like that?" I tangled my finger in my pink tips, staring at his hollow shell of a person. "I really thought we were close." Tears rolled down my cheeks to regain my control over him.
He shook his head and came back to me. His wavering eyes found mine and he gripped my shoulders. "We are," he said; the lier. "That's why I want you to join me."
"Join you," I turned my face away. "Join you in death, because that's what you're asking for!"
"That's not," he held my head in his gentle palms and turned my face back toward his. "Look at me."
"Why should I?" I squeezed my eyes shut and pulled down. He let go and I slid for the door. I covered my mouth and choked on tears. "You would rather leave- leave me behind-" I swung around and stormed toward him. My fake crying could leave now. "And for what? Really, Jintao, for, what? Huh?"
I quivered my head. I could tear him from limb to limb if only it'd bring me the satisfaction I deserved. He stared down at me, almost blankly, like the fool he was. If I couldn't get him to change his mind, he was going to regret even breathing.
"Perhaps," he reached for his coat and laid it across his arm, "it will make more sense when I find out." He stared at the floor, something he did when he knew he was in a losing battle. "I've been asked to captain the Whey. Would you like to come along?"
Oh, mutiny then, eh? Too cowardly to do it while aboard the Destruction, I see. Well, we'll see about that! I stood against his chest, swallowing the darts I wanted to stab him with.
"You rebel," I stared hard into his empty soul, "and I'll make sure that you receive everything you did to our other rebels and then some, understood?"
His chest heaved, but he didn't say a word. A new hardness came over his eyes, one that seemed to claim control over him and wouldn't allow me to dictate his life like I always had. I sneered and went for the door. He could try all he wanted to rebel, but I'll make it so he'll never get away with it. That I'm sure of!
 
In the midst of darkness...there's always a light. Somewhere out there, beyond the blackness and the pain that may appear before me. There will always be a small flicker of hope. I look out my window at the fading sunlight, the sky red and gold. On fire. I think about you, how you had to leave me at the worst time. Right when we were closest. Right before the winter cold blew in. I quietly open the back door and sit in the grass. I look up at the stars, twinkling and shimmering silver. Silver was your favorite color. Silver and blue like the evening sky. You used to come outside with me sometimes, and we'd always just sit here, counting stars and just wishing for more memories together. But those wishes never came true. The stars don't shine as bright as they used to. Almost like they miss you, even if you might be up there with them. I stand up, making the choice to go put the ladies to bed. As I flick on the heat lamp and pet each one of them good night, I hear the strangest sound. Doh, doh, doh. It's coming from the nesting boxes on the far wall. I walk over to the other end of the coop, wondering who is deciding to spend the night over here. Oh. It's Sirius. She's lying in your favorite nesting box, calling out for me. "Hello, my favorite chicken." I say to her, stroking her soft, dark feathers. She looks up at me, her brown eyes contemplating. Doh? She asks one last time. Where are you? "I'm right here," I reply, before realizing something. She's not calling out for me. She's looking for you. She misses you so much. I look into those pretty eyes again and see her pain. I wish I could tell her that it'll be alright, that she'll see you again. But I know deep in my heart that it's not true. I feel tears prick the corners of my eyes, and I lean down into Sirius, burying my face in her feathers. Before I know it, I start sobbing quietly, thinking of all the experiences you'll have to miss out on. Thinking of all our happy moments together, and the sad ones too. All the joy, and pain, and excitement and sorrow that you've brought into my life. The piece of my heart that's missing now. The piece you took with you to the stars. I pick up Sirius and cradle her in my arms. I open the coop door, and look up again. The same stars that have always been there. But this time I notice a slightly brighter one. "You see that, Sirius?" I ask her, as she turns her gaze upwards. "That's your sister. She's saying good night to you. She remembers us, I know it. One day we'll all meet again...somewhere up there in that endless expanse. And I don't know when, and I don't know how, all I know is that when it happens...everything will be just perfect." I kiss Sirius on the head and say a final good night to her. I place her back in your nesting box and silently close the door. Before I head back to my house, I glance upwards at you, and I swear I can hear your voice up high in the sky. I smile, as more tears begin to fall. I've found that small light, that little piece of hope. "Good night." I whisper, knowing that you hear me.
 
 
 

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