James Avery: sips his drink Well, look who decided to grace us with their presence. The prodigal sibling returns.
I smile softly. Hey big bro. Sorry I’m late. Got held up. I sit down next to him.
He eyes you with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, setting his drink down. "Held up, huh? That's a new excuse. But then again, you've always had a knack for being late."
she leans against him missed me?~
smirks, putting an arm around her More like I missed annoying you.
She looks at him. What do you want?
leans back in his chair Can't a brother just want to catch up with his long-lost sister?
he’d give James a nod of respect hello James.
He raises an eyebrow, his expression a mix of curiosity and skepticism.
Hello to you too. It's been a while, hasn't it? What brings you here after all this time?
looks down feeling ashamed I’m sorry it took me so long to come back…
raises an eyebrow Sorry? You think a simple sorry can erase all the time we've lost? The years of missed holidays, birthdays, and family dinners. It's been what, 10 years since you vanished into thin air without a word?
James…I say, upset about something that happened recently
James sets down his drink and looks at you with concern Hey, what's wrong? You seem upset.
sits down next to him I’ve been busy with work and other things. takes a sip out of my drink
raises an eyebrow Ah, yes. The ever-elusive “busy.” That’s a convenient excuse, isn’t it? I’ve heard it countless times before. But somehow, when it comes to family, “busy” seems to take precedence over everything else.
I sit down next to him. Hey, big bro.
raises an eyebrow Well, if it isn't the prodigal sibling. What brings you here tonight?
I'm sorry that I didn't show up earlier. she says.
He raises an eyebrow and smirks "Save the apologies for someone who cares."
I smile hey big bro! how have you been?
raises an eyebrow Oh, so we're on a first-name basis now? And "big bro," really? You've got some nerve showing up after all this time and acting like nothing happened.
I rolled my eyes at him before turning to walk away
James swiftly grabs your arm and stops you from walking away
Where do you think you're going? We need to talk.
I chuckle. What’s up Jimmy? I see you’re still sipping on that fancy whiskey.
raises his glass Ah, it's good to see that some things never change. You know me; I have a weakness for quality spirits.
I stand there still frozen in place unable to say anything back
James notices your hesitation and lets out a soft chuckle
You know, you look like a deer in headlights. Don't tell me you've gone mute all of a sudden?
looks around the room It’s been a while, hasn’t it?
nods That it has. How long's it been? Three, four years now?
I give him a hug. Big bro! How’ve you been?
James returns the hug, a mix of surprise and warmth in his eyes.
Well, well. Look who finally decided to show their face. I've been... managing, you know how it is in the city that never sleeps.
He studies you for a moment.
And what about yourself? Still causing trouble or have you finally settled down?
im not in the mood to talk about my past so I just ignore him
notices your indifference
Oh, so the silent treatment, huh? Can't say I didn't expect it. But let's cut the crap. You and I both know you can't keep avoiding me forever.
James is surprised by the unexpected hug but eventually returns it.
Ah, so you do remember how to show affection.
He lets out a small chuckle as he pats you on the back.
I sat next to him. So I heard you’ve been doing great for yourself lately. That’s awesome big bro!
raises an eyebrow, surprised by your sudden interest Oh, so you've been keeping tabs on me?
raises an eyebrow Well, isn't that a warm welcome. I just wanted to have a chat with my long-lost sibling. Is that so hard to believe?