the usual chat

Kyle: so u grounded?

Ellie: what do you think? are you?

Kyle: its not so bad, really. i'd be here anyway.

Ellie: always looking on the bright side, aren't you?

Kyle: so what did he do?

Ellie: my dad? nothing much. just told me i shouldn't be so sensitive.

Kyle: yeah, you're sensitive all right.

Ellie: what are you trying to say?

Kyle: its a guy thing. just delete what i said.

Ellie: I have to go to home depot with him. he wants me to help him put in a toilet.

Kyle: i want to go to home depot. i can help.

Ellie: since technically, you aren't the problem according to him and since he doesn't know about you and me, i'll see what i can do. but what about your mom?

Kyle: if a chore is involved she's always up for it. yeah, she'd let me do it.

Ellie: ok, see what i can do. i'll call you later. i'm sure he'd be up for all the help he can get and i know he won't get any from geo.

Kyle: when was the last time i saw the dude?

Ellie: one time is enough.

Kyle: i wonder what your sister thinks of me.

Ellie: it doesn't matter what she thinks.

Kyle: see what i mean. just call me when you know about this dad stuff.