Offhanded comment.
Offhanded comment invokes mild criticism masquerading as "societal observation."
Bait taken; criticism deflected back.
Invocation of other family members to validate criticism.
Blustery denial punctuated by bursts of entitlement.
Logic questioned, then elevated decibel level.
Fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight.
Object thrown across room.
Severe indignation at object thrown across room.
Fight about object thrown across room.
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Argument moved to location where guests can't hear.
Long, heartfelt grievance.
Long, heartfelt grievance in return.
Non-committal concession offered.
Concession refused.
Fight fight fight.
Fight fight.
fight.
Meaningful concession offered.
Mea culpa offered in return.
Tears, exhaustion.
Deep embrace.
Sleep.
Posted by at May 22, 2003 8:46 PM