“But also I don’t think I want to try to track a birthday party’s worth of people having different preferences and experiences from me, right now.”

"We didn't invite anybody, it was just me and Ren and Charlie."

“That’s because you’re an introvert.”

"Guilty."

She nods enthusiastically.

"The jury is unanimous, your honor. He's introverted." 

“That wasn’t a judgment I was making! Just a fact I happened to know.”

She looks thoughtful. "I could see a party being kinda fun like this? If everybody was cool about my backlash, somehow." 

“Well, they would have to be not only not assholes but also actively mindful.”

"I don't think I want to add hosting a party to my responsibilities for the week."

Augh. "Yeah I was just thinking aloud, sorry, I understand it would be a bad idea for multiple reasons." 

She attempts to pet Lucy reassuringly.

“You can throw a backlashed party for yourself later if you want.”