Yeah, well, it was still pretty unnecessary. It’s not like you didn’t almost get me with that cane earlier. I was just saying the pinch me thing because that’s a thing people say in situations like this. That’s just how it works. If I didn’t say it, it would be unnatural.
[You’re still pretty much completely unaware of the existence of alternates or that this Rose is an alternate. You’re also completely unaware that when you talk to the Rose of your own timeline, things will more than likely be very confusing and odd because of this experience. This should be interesting for you, even if you don’t know that.]
Yeah, me too, really.

Well, if you were truly offended by the fact that I defiled your sanctified body, greatest apologies. I can only hope that this little dance that I do will be enough for you to find it in your heart to forgive me.
You’re confused, because your mind is telling you that there’s no way that this Dave can be the one that you know, but you can’t exactly see to determine the subtle differences between them, and for all you know, the universe’s time- and space-bending abilities are no longer so. For all you know, actually, it was all just a game, and your blindness came from somewhere else.
Well, it’s certainly odd. I suppose there’s nothing to be done about it, though. How are you doing apart from this apparent epiphany?
You call, and the answer is predictable. Since he’s your John you’re calling, all of the memories line up with those...
[You hesitate for a moment, but in the end, decide against speaking the thoughts on your mind.] Fine. Go ahead.
just name a time and a place, and i can be there. we can hang, talk about things, share pain, and be friends. Your smile...