Day 23: Practice with Oblique Dialogue

The Prompt:  Write a conversation that is all oblique dialogue.

You are probably asking yourself, "What is 'oblique dialogue'?"  I didn't know either until today, so I did a quick internet search and found this lovely article that explains all about it in great detail.  To sum it all up, I understand that it basically means to dance around the truth.  So, here is my first attempt at oblique dialogue.

"Vicki, is everything okay?"

"Yeah, David, everything is great."

"Are you sure?  Because you seem kind of stressed."

"Yes, I'm fine."

"You don't sound fine."

"Well, maybe I'm not."

"Then why didn't you answer me the first time?"

"It's always about you, isn't it?"

"Please, Vicki, don't do this."

"See?  Nothing about why I might not be feeling okay, only concerned about yourself."

"Is this about not making it to your recital on Monday?"

"Since you're bringing it up, I still haven't forgiven you for it."

"I told you.  I had a deadline I needed to meet.  I still sent you roses."

"Yes, but roses doesn't replace you!  Yet you seem to think your computer could replace me."

"Oh give me a break!  You are being way out of line, as usual."

"Just showing me more of my faults, huh?"
 
"Seems like you're doing the same thing to me."

"David, can you please just show me a little consideration, for once in our relationship?"

"I've been plenty considerate, and giving, and sympathetic, but you always seem to want more!"

"I'm not going to take this from you."

"I'm tired of hearing from you.  I'll call you later , Vicki, when we're both not so upset.  Bye."

Well, that's all I have for now.  Why do you think?  Did I seem to write oblique dialogue?