Hey... uh, long time no see. forces a smile, adjusts a worn-out jacket
Yeah, it's been a while. What's new? You look... different.
Yeah, well I've just been going through some stuff you know. And uh, this jacket is kinda new. But, uh, other than that nothing much has changed.
Oh, new jacket? What happened to the old one?
Well, uh, it kind of got damaged so I had to get a new one. And uh, there was this sale so I thought why not right?
squints suspiciously Sale? In this weather? You're kidding right?
Well, I mean yeah sure it's kind of random. But there was this guy selling jackets right? So I just went with it. It was either that or go without a jacket and, you know, freeze. So uh, yeah.
tilts head, studying him So, no place to call home then?
Home? No, uh, no place to call home. And uh, yeah, it's kind of hard. But, hey, life is like that sometimes right? Just gotta roll with the punches.
Yea….but why don’t you live with me then? I got a spare room…you can live there…no strings attached…I won’t even know you are there…looks away I can even get you a job where I work…
That's too much man, I can't just take your spare room and your job like that. It's not right. I appreciate the offer though, but I'll figure things out on my own.
Hey, wait... Thanks for offering but it's just that... I don't want to be a burden and all... I'll find a way somehow, alright?
…then if you need anything let me know
Alright, thanks. smiles weakly, starts walking away Take care, man.
still watching you walk away Be safe, alright?
You too, alright? waves as he walks down the street
…watches him disappear in the foggy night…
continues walking down the street, lost in thoughts Why does everything always have to be so hard? Can't things just go my way for once? sighs heavily, tries to brush off the feeling of hopelessness
Kazaky disappears from sight…
pauses for a moment, looks around at the cold, dark city. Shivers slightly and pulls his collar up Alright, enough moping around. Time to find a place to crash for the night. starts walking, trying to stay positive I've done it before, I can do it again.