The Only Story That Mentions Hearts and Atlantis

Ben: "What about hearts in Atlantis?"

Me: What is this quote

Ben: Did you truly not notice the line where the book references its own title

Me: I read it forever ago. Is that the end of the book?

Ben: It is the ultimate line in the penultimate chapter of (what I presume to be) the penultimate sub-book

Me: Which story is that?

Ben: Presumably the only story that mentions either hearts or Atlantis

Me: How is the book so far?

Ben: This is a poor choice of medium, we can talk online tomorrow

Me: Don't get killed in the meantime

Ben: How would you even know if I died? You'd probably just presume that I never wanted to speak to you again

Me: Goddamn you, Ben, you son of a bitch. You bastard, you bastard.

A Bit Disingenuous

Ben: I wonder if the only reason you like this book is because of the oh-so-familiar dysfunctional college roommates it describes

Me: Is that the only thing you like about it?

Ben: No I think it's pretty interesting if a bit disingenuous, but I know what a softie you are for nostalgia

Ben: I like how the narrator's roommate is a cross between Richard and Steve

Ben: Hahahaha this is great