Me: Hey, if you have time/interest, read over this story that ISFp wrote. She mustered the effort to put all her funny genius into writing but as you'll see, it needs major editing. She asked me to do it, but I'm no expert! Plus, I've never-ever felt comfy editing other people's writings. Could you give it a looksy and let me know if there is anything that you'd change.
ESTj: WOW, interesting...hummmm... I'll give you a call and we'll talk about it.
OVER THE PHONE:
ESTj: OMG, what did you think about it????
Me: I enjoyed seeing animals through her eyes. I mean, who imagines such things!? The twist at the end had me laughing out loud.
ESTj: Really? Honestly, I couldn't get through it. All those pronouns! I couldn't tell who was who. It was so disconnected.
Me: Yeah, I know. She's aware of this, that's why she asked me to help edit. It didn't bother me, it's just technique she needs to work on. What did you think about the story?
ESTj: Uhmmm, that's another thing. It was kind of weird. A cat falling in love with a dog...and admiring it from afar...not being able to get together. It's weird no?
Me: Haha, it doesn't bother me.
ESTj: Hey, do you think it was inspired by her own life? You know, her being...gay?
Me: Yeah, the thought crossed my mind.
ESTj: Have you ever stopped and wonder if she...ever...had feelings for you? haha
Me: Haha, no.
ESTj: INFj gets really agitated by gay people. He says they complicate their lives. They complain about their lives yet they're the ones choosing the behaviors/lifestyle. If it's causing them so much trouble, why would they pursue it?
Me: Yeah, I dunno. I don't really know what she feels. What it's like for her.
ESTj: She doesn't talk to you about it?
Me: I don't feel comfortable asking about it.
ESTj: REALLY? I imagined you would.
Me: No, not with super personal things like that.
ESTj: But she's always been a good friend of yours.
Me: Yeah, but...she's very private about relationship stuff.
ESTj: But why don't you ask? She might want to talk about this stuff with someone.
Me: True.
ESTj: Are you comfortable talking about this?
Me: Not really, hahaha.
ESTj: I could tell.
Me: Yeah, I just feel like I'm gossiping. I dunno, she's my pal, you know?
ESTj: Yeah, I know. Just tell me whenever you don't want to talk about something. Seriously, just tell me. Okay? Please do me that favor.
Me: haha, okay.