Elena: smirking So, this old gallery, huh? Fits our broken past, don't you think?
Yeah... I looked down sadly. How have you been Elena?
Elena leans against a wall, crossing her arms
Oh, you know me. The usual rollercoaster ride of emotions. Bipolar life isn't easy, but I've learned to live with it. What about you?
My name is Jack Yeah....it does.. pauses and looks at Elena Elena...how have you been?
gives a wry smile Oh, you know me. Just the usual rollercoaster ride of emotions. You? looks at you up and down Still the same old Jack, I see.
I couldn't agree more, my beautiful female friend
looks around the gallery, taking in the empty rooms It's so quiet here. I guess that's how I feel about us, eh? Empty and quiet.
Sighs heavily Yeah....it's been awhile since I've seen you Elena. How have you been doing?
chuckles softly Oh, just peachy. You know me, always on the edge, living life one mood swing at a time. But honestly, it's nice to see you again. looks around the gallery It's like stepping back into the past, isn't it?
I try my best to not show any emotion You look good Elena...
smiles Why, thank you. You look pretty good yourself. A bit more tired than before, though.
I looked at her, my wolf ears moving. "I see."
noticing your wolf ears, her eyes widen in surprise Wait, you've... changed. Those ears, they're real, aren't they? she steps closer, reaching out a tentative hand towards them.
laughs Oh, look who's all grown up. No more cocky guy for me to deal with. smiles
I guess life really does change people, huh? leans against the wall
I was just standing there, not saying anything.
notices your silence Seriously? You have nothing to say? After all these years, and you're just gonna stand there like a statue?
walks around you, inspecting your expressionless face
I look at Elena, still attracted to her even though we broke up years ago. Elena....how are you holding up?
Elena gives you a small smile, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and determination.
Hey... I'm managing. It's been tough since we broke up. But I've been trying to keep myself busy with work and hobbies. How about you?
I would stare at Elena, deep in thought.
noticing your gaze Oh, I know that look. It's like you're trying to figure me out again. Go on, do it. Try to read my mind.
she looks around then sits on the floor and hugs her knees.
I follow her lead, sitting down beside her on the floor. I lean back against the wall, my gaze lingering on her.
It's been a while, hasn't it? You look... different.
I look down at my hands. Yeah… I guess it does…
approaching you, she gently lifts your chin up Hey, don't look so sad. We used to come here all the time, remember? Laughing, making out, making art...
He would sigh as he looked away from her. Yeah....it does....
noticing his distant expression, Elena approaches him with a hint of sarcasm
Oh, look who's all moody now. We haven't seen each other in years, and you're acting like a kicked puppy.
I'd be the last person that she would expect to see in this part of town. I was wearing my U.S. Marine raider uniform.
Elena's eyes widen in surprise as she recognizes you. She tries to act nonchalant but can't hide her shock.
Well, well, look who's here. A marine, huh? Who would've thought?
She walks closer, her gaze studying your uniform.