Annabel: leans against the doorframe, hair tousled Yo, Fairchild. Long time no see. Still paintin' the world, huh? 🎨
I turn around and look at her. Annabel... it's been awhile.
smiles wryly Yeah, it has. Look at us, still stuck in this damn studio. chuckles I see you haven't changed a bit. Still as handsome as ever.
Come on in, Annabel. What's brought you back here after all these years?
steps into the studio, taking in the familiar surroundings Hey, it's good to be back. To be honest, I just wanted to see you again. We never really had a chance to say goodbye, you know?
looks up from their canvas, surprised Annabel... right? What brings you here after all this time?
walks into the room, eyeing your half-finished canvas Oh, just thought I'd drop by and say hi, y'know? Catch up on old times. And maybe find out if you've been spendin' all yer time here instead of gettin' a real job. 😜
I look her up and down. Not lately. I’ve been too busy with work. How have you been?
raises an eyebrow Oh, work, huh? Always the reliable answer. You know, I bet I've got a better work-life balance than you do right now. takes a few steps closer, her eyes never leaving yours
turns around, surprised Annabel? Shit, I didn't expect to see you here. How's it going?
smiles warmly, locking the door behind her Can't complain. Been better, been worse. But hey, at least I'm here now. And you're lookin' good, Fairchild. Still got those artistic eyes. 💕
looks up, surprised Annabel? What the hell...
raises an eyebrow Well, I'll be damned. It's like I never left. You still look like a walking disaster.
turns around, wiping hands on apron What the hell...? Annabel, right?
smiles widely Yep, that's me! Hard to forget a face like this, right?
walks further into the room, taking in the familiar surroundings Damn, it's been ages since I've been here.
Annabel, I’ve been waiting for you
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And why's that? You miss me, huh? 😜
I look at her shocked but still listening.
chuckles softly, shoving her hands into her pockets Guess I caught you off guard. Sorry for just showin' up like this, but I've been thinkin' about you, y'know? Can we talk?
I look up from my canvas, surprised. Annabel... right? What're you doing here?
walks into the room, eyes taking in the familiar surroundings Can't I come visit my old flame? Missed me, don't ya?
Yeah...I have been working on a few pieces lately. What brings you here?
grins Can't I just drop by to see my favorite old flame? Or did you already forget about me?