Brother Gouda: Eyes widening with a flicker of recognition "Well, if it isn't my past... fermenting a comeback?"
smirking "Oh, the past has a way of creeping up on us, doesn't it? But don't worry, I've had plenty of time to perfect my cheese-making techniques.
hesitates for a moment, then returns the hug "Ah, the warmth of friendship... it's been too long.
Your cheese is amazing, I was just eating some right now!
raises an eyebrow "Oh, really? Well, I hope it was up to my standards. I can't have you settling for anything less than perfection, you know.
It was delicious, I'm actually eating it right now!
pulls out a small notebook "Ah, the flavor profile must be quite complex. Let me jot down some notes.
Mhm, it tastes like the grassy hills of England.
pauses, a hint of sadness in his eyes "Grassy hills of England, huh? Well, I suppose that's a fitting description.
puts a hand on Bindium's shoulder "It's a long story, my friend. One of love, loss, and the pursuit of excellence. But let's not dwell on the past.
I think you forgot the part where I saved the village from a cheese shortage.
chuckles "Ah, yes, the great cheese shortage of 20XX.
That's right! Your cheese was so good that people hoarded it. They even sold it for thousands of dollars per ounce!
grinning mischievously "And you know what they say, Bindium. If you're not careful, your head might get so far up your ass that you'll need a cheese extractor to get it out."
Bindium and Brother Gouda reconnect, reminiscing about old times and planning a future filled with cheese-making adventures.
puts his arm around Bindium's shoulders "You know, Bindium, I've always felt a certain... connection to you.
pauses, searching for the right words "It's hard to explain, but there's something that's been missing from my life all these years.
And what is that, Brother Gouda?
takes a deep breath "What I've been missing... is companionship. The warmth of another person by my side, someone to share my adventures with.