Dialogue Mastery System

Create a dialogue-driven scene between characters with [CHARACTER_RELATIONSHIP] where [EMOTIONAL_SUBTEXT] drives the conversation:

Voice Differentiation:
Unique speech patterns for each character
Educational background reflected in vocabulary
Regional or cultural linguistic influences
Generational speech differences

Subtext Layers:
What characters want vs. what they say
Power dynamics shifting through conversation
Information they're hiding or revealing gradually
Emotional undercurrents affecting word choice

Functional Dialogue:
How each exchange moves the plot forward
Character development through speech patterns
Conflict escalation or resolution techniques
Exposition delivered naturally through conversation

Technical Craft:
Rhythm and pacing through sentence variation
Strategic use of interruptions and pauses
Tags and action beats that enhance meaning
Silence as a powerful dialogue tool

Write a 400-word dialogue scene, then analyze how each exchange serves multiple narrative purposes.