A: my idea is definitely the truth.

B: why should i trust you, what’s your background

A: why should i take your doubt seriously? what’s your background? what have you got to back up your challenge to me?

B: why should i have to explain myself to you? what gives you the authority to question my validity?

A: why should i have to answer your question, you think you can control me?

B: not particularly. it’s fine with me if you don’t answer it.

A: beautiful. you’re unattached to my response. great, another person who doesn’t give a fuck about me.

B: what are you talking about? you're my best friend!

A: ah yes that's what I wanted to hear.

B: yep. five dollars.

A: what?