Your book

Yes

Danny and Danielle were resting

On the wooden floor of their apartment

Covered only by a thin duvet

Why have you not added to this opening

Because I am tired

Do you have a structure in mind

What will they do next

Why are they on the floor of their apartment

When obviously they have a bed

Possibly share a coffee and a thin chocolate mint

And then

Watch the night rain soak the city

They might watch me write

Sitting in my elaborate wooden chair

Am I in your novel

Do you want to feature

Possibly my answer is yes

Then you are the fair Danielle

Am I still under the thin duvet

Why do you ask

Because I might catch a chill

Our apartment is old

And has many faults

It is raining outside

The wind is from the east

May I wear your grey sweater

It is very thin I have owned it

Since my college days

But you are welcome to take advantage

Would you close your eyes

It is very itchy you know

Did you wear it at sea

Why do you ask

Because I can smell the sea

You may open your eyes

I must warn you of the dust

The dust from the pumice beach

As no matter how many times

I wash my sweater

It retains the pumice dust

Do you still design hotels

Yes when my schedule allows

Are they in coastal regions

Or deep in crowded cities

It varies from one commission to another

Why have you stopped typing

Because I am exhausted

Will you continue tomorrow

Possibly I do not know

I am hungry would you like me to cook for you

If it is not too much trouble

Or we might find a restaurant

There are plenty in this district