I get to talk with her before work, every day, for 2 or 3 minutes. Typically that much. Never less, and almost never more, than that. So full of Emotion, Emotionally Vibrant, Animated, while I can feel nothing, can feel no Emotions, even though I try to the best of my abilities. Well-Spoken, knows just what to say, while I, Emotional Dead Zone, am at a loss for words, don't know at all, what to say, what to offer, how to, Relate. Before more than a few words can be exchanged, she is gone, and I am once again, Alone. My 10 minutes of Genuine Companionship per week, where I have the attention of another, and for a 2-3 minute interval, I am not Last Place, not Last Choice, and not The Throw-Away, The Defect. She does not Run Away, even though all of the others typically do, doesn't turn away, doesn't, hide her face. Makes me feel Welcomed, makes me feel like I am Wanted Here. Little bit of affection, this, yes this, one of the highlights of my day. Makes me fee...