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"Can't we just talk, Dave?" "No, leave me alone.  I need... time to myself." "But Dave, we've been through everything together!  Don't shut me out!" ==== "Hey!  You leave Dave alone, you big bullies!" "Um... thanks... Betsy..." "No problem!  That's what besties are for right?" "But they were so big." "The older kids don't bother me, Dave!  I'll always protect you!" ==== "They aren't bothering you again about work, right?" "I'll be fine, Betsy." "But you worked late all last week!  You'll work yourself to death!" "I said I'm fine!" "Dave, you don't need to shout!   I'm just... well.. worried about you.  I don't like seeing you like this.