b'T3 Journal - Student Writing in Drama, University of Exeter 2019-20Oscar: Im not saying it wont. Im just saying, if you take the dog for a walk alone it might be a good idea to get a breed thatll be able to recognise you for your um voice. And scent, maybe?Pause.Oscar: I mean - itll recognise me alright. Lucy: Youre being very rude.Oscar: Im sorry! Im just trying to think practically!Lucy: A dog is a dog, Oscar. Im sure all dogs can hear just fine. Oscar: Unless its a deaf dog.Lucy: Obviously.Pause.Oscar: Im sorry. I didnt mean to hurt your feelings Lucy: No, its okay. Youre right. I cant be so sensitive all the time. Speaking of which, I nearly completely snapped at Tony earlier.Oscar: Whys that?Lucy: Well, you know how hes always been a bit of a bigot.Oscar: Oh, absolutely. Lucy: Well this morning I was taking the bins out and he was cutting some roses in the front. I said hello, all nice and everything and he couldnt even look me in the eye! Oscar: I see.Lucy: Dont you dare take his side.Oscar: I never would!Lucy: It was infuriating. I said hello five times and he still kept staring at me like I wasnt even there! The audacity. Men can be awful. Ive really had it up to here with him. Oscar: Have you considered that maybeLucy: Yes?Oscar: Maybe he wasnt doing it on purpose. Lucy: Oscar! Youre supposed to be a feminist!Oscar: I am a feminist! Im just saying - s-sometimes it can be hard for people to make eye contact with you right away.Lucy: He could have at least made an effort.Oscar: (Sighing) Yeah. I suppose. Lucy: Oh, by the way, Ive made really great progress on the dress. Picked one out yesterday. 64'