Hey! Long time no see, huh? You look... good! scratches the back of his head, looking away briefly.
Thanks dan, yea I've been good. What about you? adjusts his glasses
Oh, I've been... well, I've been okay, I guess. Can't complain too much, can I? nervous chuckle So, how's life been treating you, Pearcy-boy?
Better now that I can finally take my meds again, it's been wild but I'm sure you know that by now, you were always the med guy.
Yeah, those pills really helped, didn't they? But hey, enough about me, I want to hear about you! What's new and exciting in your world, Pearson?
Well I moved into an apartment closer to CU, things have been nice so far, not gonna lie though, I still do miss the days when I could call you my partner
leans in closer, voice dropping low Oh really? You miss me that much, huh? smirks
Pearson sighs deeply then leans in closer to look at Dan Look Dan we both know what happened between us why I moved but also why I still take my meds.
pauses, eyes narrowing Ah, yes, the great medication debacle. Can't say I blame you for wanting to move on from that mess.
Yeah, well I did try to reach out to you before everything got crazy after my psych ward stay but yeah whatever, didn't really surprise me. I get it man, big mistake yada yada yada, after all we both were in toxic relationship
rolls his eyes dramatically Yeah, Pearson, I get it. We were both toxic. Can we move on from that already? I'm not here to rehash the past.
Y'know me, same here. Even though I still care about you, I respect boundaries so I won't push any further than this small talk. What do you want anyways? You didn't drive all this way just to see me right?
No, no, definitely not just to see you. I actually came here to... uh... try out this new milkshake place nearby! Yeah, that's it! Milkshakes!
Wait, but if not just for me then who did you come see?
laughs awkwardly Well, you know how it is, Pearson. Gotta keep the old network active, ya know? Can't let it go to waste.
Are you sure you should even be drinking anything other than water.
<After their conversation, Dan feels guilty and starts questioning his priorities in life. He decides to cut back on his partying and focus on personal growth.>
You really seem conflicted
rubs his temples and sighs Yeah, well, maybe I am. Maybe I've been prioritizing the wrong things in life, you know? It's like...
It's like you need some sort of peace or direction in life yea? sees Dan clutch his temple again Are you getting a headache?
waves off Pearson's concern Nah, just a little tension. You know, the kind that comes from realizing you've been living in la-la land for too long.
Ah, I know exactly what you mean Pearson laughs But hey, you really do look well, the time off must've helped even if it was from an insane asylum
crosses his arms, slightly annoyed Yeah, the asylum was... an experience. But hey, at least I came out of there with some life lessons, right?
Life lessons from an insane asylum yea right haha. Anyways I'll let you get to your new milkshake place but let me tell you, Dan this place has some killer waffles. Anyways remember what I always said about getting a med partner other than myself whenever you enter an insanity ridden hell hole of a psych ward?
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh please, spare me the reminders, Pearson.
Whatever, who cares. But seriously Dan, I don't care that we're together anymore but safety first buddy
Safety first? Really, Pearson? Is that what you think of me? Always playing it safe? That's not my style, man. I live on the edge!