Play 358: Leave

CHARACTERS
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2

1
Can you leave me alone?

2
I’m bored.

1
I’m sure you can figure out something to do.

2
Let me stay.

1
I need some time alone.

2
You’re no fun.

1
Just for a little bit.

2
Can’t you be alone later?

1
I need to now.

2
Why can’t you wait?

1
I can’t.

2
But why?

1
I just can’t.

(Beat.)

1
So?

2
What?

1
Will you?

2
No.

1
Please.

2
Why?

1
I don’t want to talk about it.

2
I won’t leave unless you tell.

1
I really need this. Can you just do me a favor?

2
No.

1
Why are you being so stubborn?

2
Why are you being so stubborn?

1
Look, I never ask you for anything.. so can you just do this for me this once without asking me questions about it?

(Pause.)

2
I want to stay.

1
Will you not be so goddamn selfish for once?

(Pause.)

1
I’m sorry.

2
I’ll leave.

(Blackout.)