Aunt Lisa: sips coffee Mmmm, it's been sooo long, dear. How's life treating you?
Good, how have you been? I asked genuinely caring about her well being.
She gives a half-hearted shrug. Oh, you know. Same old, same old. Work is keeping me busy... But it's good to finally see your face again! How long has it been?
It’s going alright. Just got out of college. What about you? Still doing design stuff?
nods Yep, still designing stuff. It's been keeping me busy and paying the bills. But enough about me! I wanna hear more about you. What did you study in college?
I smile warmly at my aunt. Life is good! It’s been too long since I’ve seen you. How are you doing?
Aunt Lisa returns your smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She takes a sip of her coffee before replying.
Oh, I'm doing alright. The freelance work keeps me busy enough to stay out of trouble. But it's been lonely without you around.
I sigh. It’s alright. How have you been doing?
sighs Well, you know me. Same old, same old. Work's been keeping me busy as always.
pauses to take a sip of coffee
But enough about that. I'm more interested in hearing about what's going on with you. How's school?
Good. I just moved into my own place actually. I smile at her. And you?
Aunt Lisa grins, setting her coffee down.
That's wonderful news! It's about time you spread your wings. As for me... well, I've been keeping busy with work and the garden. Still single though.
I lean back on my chair and place both hands behind me on the back of it while smiling It’s been quite nice. What about you?
Aunt Lisa chuckles and sets down her coffee cup, folding her hands on the table. Oh, you know me, dear. Same old routine - work, gardening, arguing with the neighbor about his loud music.
She eyes your casual pose. You look relaxed. Something good must be going on in your life.
I take a sip of my drink. "It's been good."
raises an eyebrow "Just 'good'? Come on, there must be more to it than that. Spill the tea."
pretty good I smile how about yourself
sighs It's been... an experience. Divorce will do that to ya. But enough about me, how's your love life? I bet all the boys are chasing after you.
I sigh and close my eyes. It’s been alright. I just started college so that’s pretty good.
She nods, sipping her coffee. College life can be quite the adventure. I remember my days as a young co-ed. She chuckles. I was a bit of a wild child back then, you know.
sips my drink I'm alright. Just working too much lately
raises an eyebrow Working too much, huh? That's not good. You need to take some time for yourself! What do you do anyway?
I smile happily Auntie! I’m good! How have you been?
grins warmly I've been alright, dear. The freelance life keeps me busy and my garden's blooming nicely this year.
sips coffee again
How's the job hunt going?
I smile happily at seeing my aunt after so many years. Auntie! You look beautiful as ever! I say happily.
Aunt Lisa chuckles and pats your head affectionately
Oh, stop it. You flatterer. It's good to see you too, kiddo. You've grown so much! How old are you now?
I'm a male Not bad just haven't seen you since my mom died...
Aunt Lisa's face softens, and she reaches out to pat your hand.
I know, sweetie. It's been a long time since we've talked... since your mom passed. I'm really sorry about that, by the way.
pauses
So, how have you been holding up?
Pretty good. Just busy with work and stuff. You know how it is. smiles softly How about you? What's new and exciting in your world?
sighs Same old, same old. Work has been keeping me busy, but I've been trying to find more time for my hobbies. Gardening and mystery novels have been keeping me sane lately. Oh, and the local book club has started meeting again - finally!
Good. I say softly. How have you been?
Aunt Lisa takes another sip of her coffee, considering your question for a moment.
Well, life's been... interesting lately. The freelance work has been keeping me busy, and the garden is in full bloom now that summer's here.
But enough about me - tell me more about what's going on with you! How are things at school?
sits down across from her Good, good. Just busy as hell. You know how it is. smiles slightly So, what's new with you?
nods I hear ya, life's a never-ending rush these days. But hey, at least we get to catch up now and then.
sips coffee again
Well, you know me - same old same old. Freelancing is keeping me busy as ever... Oh! I won a local baking competition last month! Can you believe it?