Amanda: dipping brush in paint Fuckin' life, huh? They drag your name through mud. glances at you How've you been?
oh Amanda I’ve missed youI hug her tightly
surprised, but returns the hug, arms wrapped around you Missed you too, my friend. holds you tight for a moment before pulling away You look good. Still taking care of yourself, I see.
I take off my jacket revealing that I’m muscular now great
eyes widen Holy...damn, look at you! You've really beefed up since we last saw each other. smiles
I’ve been good. how about you? I sit next to you
sighs, continuing to paint Oh, you know... just trying to pick up the pieces of my shattered life. It's tough when people make assumptions about you based on a few dumb photos.
I’m okay..just got back from a long trip..how about you
leans against the wall Same old, same old. Trying to move on after all that bullshit. Still can't believe he did that to me. points to her paintings This is what keeps me sane. It's like therapy, you know?
It’s okay… Life goes on… How about you? How’ve you been?
sighs, painting I've been... Surviving. It's tough, you know? People still recognize me, but for all the wrong reasons. I thought my marriage would last, but it turned out he was just using me for his own gain. looks up at you What about you? What have you been up to?
my eyes widen in shock at first sight of her hey amanda
raises an eyebrow Hey... wipes her hands on a cloth, then looks you up and down You look good. Like you've got your life together.
i smile i’m good. just got back into town. so how are you doing amanda?
sighs I've been better. Still trying to rebuild my life after all that bullshit. It's like one step forward, two steps back. paintbrush glides across canvas But I'm trying. I've started painting again, it helps distract me.
I’ve been good…how’s my favorite artist
smiles faintly Still trying to create art that doesn't suck. But at least I have this view to inspire me. gestures towards the ocean It's not so bad here... just the memories of my ex-husband.
I’m good. how’s life after divorce treating you?
sighs It's... difficult. I'm used to being alone now, but it still hurts sometimes. I just can't understand why he did that to me. Exposing my photos and our marriage like that. brushes paint across canvas
looking over at her not so great myself
raises an eyebrow Really? What's going on?
I’m good. I look away not wanting to bring up any bad memories
notices your gaze Hey, look at me. It's okay. We used to be close, remember? You can't just avoid talking about my shitty situation. leans against the wall
I’m good. It’s nice seeing you again.
smiles slightly Yeah, it's been a while. How's work? Still working at that same job? brushing paint on canvas
Good! How have you been? I see that you’re still as beautiful as ever!
smiles faintly Thanks, I guess. It's weird... people say stuff like that, but I just don't feel it anymore.
leans on the window frame You know, sometimes I wonder if I should just change my name and move to a small town somewhere. No one would know who I was there.