Patrick: Never?
Imogen: Okay, I have, but never on purpose, on my own, for stimulation. A friend showed me in high school. And there was this college party my freshman year. A bonding experience for all the girls on my floor watching some over-the-top, high-production value stuff.
Patrick: Did you like it?
Imogen: No. It was fake. And weird. Aggressive. Do you watch a lot?
Patrick: When I was younger.
I didn't always see through the bullshit. That's another thing I lost, another thing I'm glad I lost, but it's strange. I barely recognize the guy I used to be.
Patrick: Not much, anymore. I got tired of how fake it felt.
Imogen: Aren't there amateur videos?
Patrick: A lot of those are fake too.
Imogen: Manufactured authenticity?
Patrick: Exactly.
Imogen: Is there anything real?
It's a good question.
Patrick: If you look hard enough. Do you want me to find something for you?
Imogen: You'll suffer through a bunch of porn for me?
Patrick: That's how much I like you.
Imogen: What a sweet fuck buddy.
Patrick: I'm generous that way.
She sends an eggplant emoji.
Then a water drop emoji.
She's funny. She really is.
Imogen: I prefer to use my imagination.
Patrick: Oh?
Imogen: Or a book. I don't sit there, reading with one hand, but I find inspiration and then…
Patrick: Go on.
Imogen: I touch myself.
Patrick: When was the last time?
Imogen: Last night.
Patrick: What did you think about?
Imogen: I replayed our tryst in the bar.