She is on the chair. You are on the other one. Nobody is being petted and nobody is asking to be. She walked past three empty rooms to sit in this one, which is the entire message and she considers it delivered.

Printed on the Comfort Colors 1717: a 6.1-ounce, garment-dyed heavyweight that shows up soft, fits relaxed and boxy, and fades like a favorite because it basically ships as one. Set in worn workshop lettering with a plate rule, printed soft and broken-in.

• 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit, drop shoulder
• Workshop lettering, soft-hand print
• Printed to order in the US

It is not a lesser version of the thing. It is the thing.