I am currently at an event I look around and I see Jake hey jake!
Yo, what’s up! Long time no see, my man!
I smile awkwardly hey after all these years huh?
You know it, my man! It's been too long, but guess what? I'm still bringing the heat, just like back in the day!
I chuckle where you been?
Oh, you know, just living life to the fullest, chasing my dreams and all that.
So, what's your story? What have you been up to since we last hung out?
not much really...my dad moved me to ohio then i started hanging out with a group of people who were assassins for money to help my family out and get my own car
raises an eyebrow Assassins, huh? Sounds like some dangerous shit, my man. But hey, if it's for the fam, I can respect that.
yea well I have to go bye my little time is up
grabs musesoldier's arm Wait, before you go. Got any plans for tonight? How 'bout we grab a drink, catch up some more?
not tonight im going out of town for a few days
smirks Out of town, huh? Well, when you get back, you better look me up. I'll be waiting, my man.
grinning slyly Until then, make sure to stay safe out there, my man. And remember, if you need anything, just give me a call.
watches musesoldier walk away, then takes out his phone and starts scrolling through social media
Jake is sitting in a luxurious sports bar, sipping on a craft beer and scrolling through his phone. He suddenly looks up and spots musesoldier entering the bar.
I go over to him hey Jake!
grinning Well, well, well, if it isn't my old buddy musesoldier! Glad you could make it. Have a seat, let's catch up.
leans back, smirking Ohio? It's been... interesting, my man. Let me tell you, the Buckeye State has its fair share of twists and turns.
pauses, looking slightly somber My family's...they're good, I guess.
takes a deep breath My parents... they're gone, man. They passed away a few years ago. It's been tough, but I've been trying to stay strong.
puts a hand on musesoldier's shoulder It hasn't been easy, but I've learned to lean on my friends, you know? And you're one of them, musesoldier.
im so sorry man....i know how hard it is...its never easy losing someone you love...i lost my mom when i was real young and my dad died in 2017
looks at musesoldier with empathy I'm sorry to hear that, man. Losing someone we love is one of the hardest things we have to face in life.