Essentially Defensive

Cheez: Have you been telling everyone I’m absolutely essential?
Person: You are absolutely essential but I don’t think I’ve told anyone.
Cheez: Should I take that as a compliment?
Person: absolutely.
Cheez: I’m just a Novarian Mountain girl. I might have to get you to rephrase that.
Person: I said you are absolutely essential, and yes, it was a compliment.
Cheez: I mean, I might be naive but I’m not stupid. Am I? Well…AM I?
Person: don’t get uptight. I just complimented you.
Cheez: Tell me that when you’re sober.
Person: why are you mad at me?
Cheez: It’s my lifestyle.