Dance - Drama!

 

He used to be a fan of spicy food. However, after crossing his 40th (though you remind him of age, he gets irked) he has developed gastritis and acidity, and cannot eat spice like he used to when he was younger. Whatever might be the reasons, he blames Covid for his gastritis. “It is a side effect of having suffered covid multiple times. I got Covid twice after my vaccination”, he explains. He also points how his parents still eat spicy food and nothing happens to them. When his partner points out they too had suffered covid, he dismisses that. “Well, they’re from a different generation with better immunity”, he argues. 

As a result, everyday the cook makes two sets of food - regular spice levels for parents and partner, less spicy fare for him. He and his partner usually eat their breakfasts and dinners together. And, it’s customary for him to point out which one is the spicier version of the day’s food to his partner. 

It’s a day of several meetings, and in his rush to head to work, he doesn’t wait for his partner  to join in, and serves for himself and begins eating. The partner soon joins him in a while, and serves for self and sits next to him to eat. 

He: Did you know which one was for you?

Partner: Yes. 

He: Is it spicy?

Pr: Yes, moderately so. Not very spicy. 

He: Surprisingly, I feel my portion is spicy today. 

Pr: Did you serve yourself the other one by mistake?

He: No! My lips are already burning with this level of spice. If I were to eat yours, I’d be dancing!!

Pr: Oh then your childhood dream would come true. 

He: I wanted to do Bharatanatyam, not taandav!

Pa: Same, same but different!