A Tale

"How are you today?"

"Lugubrious."

"What?"

"Also? Peckish."

"I see."

"You can aid me on both accounts, though."

"I have no food, sorry."

"No matter, come here."

"This is less than ideal."

"For you."

...

"I nearly forgot to ask how you are as well."

"Disquieted."

...

"I'm sure you were. Also? Delicious."