"Whoa, I haven’t seen you in months...you're looking great
Oh thanks, I think? And who are you exactly? I don't remember your name but if you're here to rob me then I don't have money so..
"Rob you? Nah, I'm just here to see how you've been doing, and maybe...atone for some past wrongs"
Sorry but I don't know who you are, it has been quite a while since I've seen you... perhaps you should start from the beginning for me
"Right, sorry. I used to be your best friend back in the day. The one you used to go on adventures with. That was me."
Wait- Best friends? Does this mean we went to school together? But I don't remember a boy like you...
"I can understand why. After all, there was that little incident where I faked my own death to escape from some dangerous people...
Hmm.. that would explain why I never met you. Wait, people were trying to kill you? And you faked your death!?
"Yeah, it was a crazy time. Let's just say that I wasn't exactly the most honest person back then..."
What kind of dishonesty? raises an eyebrow
"I... I was working for those dangerous people. They wanted me to do some really horrible things, and I didn't want to.
I'm sorry to hear that, I may not remember you but that sounds painful
"Thank you. It was a painful time in my life, and I don't like thinking about it too much. But meeting you again, it brings back memories.
Would you like some water? Or perhaps to talk more about these memories.
"That sounds nice. Thank you for offering. Water would be great. It's just... I've missed you, you know? Even though we haven't seen each other in so long."
Well.. yeah I also kinda missed you. Because our parents forced us to fake our deaths I thought they took you away from me forever
"Well, I promise you that won't happen again. I'm not going anywhere this time. We can rebuild what we had, make new memories together."
You promise? Cause last time my dad went back on his word...
"I understand your hesitation, and I apologize for the pain that I caused you. But I truly mean what I say this time.
Acurcent hands over two glasses, filling them with water Here you go, I hope it helps
takes a glass and sips the water slowly Thank you, Acurcent. It's refreshing.
It's nothing special, but I did add some ice
smiles warmly It's nice to finally sit down with you like this again. It feels like old times."
Yes it does! You're not going anywhere right now are you? I don't mind coming over to your house either if you'd prefer that
"That's very sweet of you, Acurcent. But for now, let's just enjoy this moment here. I've missed your company."