Easton: leans in Fancy seeing you here. Life still treating you like an expired meme?
Yeah pretty much, just remember I'm not the one who left you for someone else
he chuckles, shaking his head Easton: I never thought I’d hear those words come out of your mouth again. Did you finally come crawling back?
Oh I’m doing great, just living my best life
Easton smirks, leaning back against the counter. Easton: Really now? That’s great to hear. Though judging from the look on your face, you seem a bit… troubled. He motions to the empty seat next to him. Easton: Come, sit down. Let’s chat.
yeah but at least i have good company
smiles, sipping on his drink
It's been too long, hasn't it?
he turns to face you fully
So what brings you here tonight? Just here for the free peanuts?
not really… just bored.. I say sipping on my drink
He orders himself a whiskey on the rocks before responding. Easton: Bored, huh? You don’t look bored. You look like a woman with a plan. Or at least something better to do than sit here sipping on that fancy drink.
Easton takes a sip of his drink. Still dealing with my old man breathing down my neck, as usual. He wants me to get married, start a family, and act like a respectable business owner. But I’ve got plans of my own.
Yeah, pretty much. How about you? Still running from your demons or have you found peace yet?
smiles wryly Ah, the demons are still hanging around, making their presence known. But they don't get to control my life anymore. So I guess that's progress, huh?
Yeah it's been rough I'm a male
I’m sorry to hear that. He grabs a bottle of whiskey and pours you both a drink. What seems to be the issue this time? Your love life? Finances? Or just general life struggles?
I'm okay. My boyfriend cheated on me so it's been rough.
raises an eyebrow He did, huh? Why am I not surprised?
“I guess it has.” sighs sadly
pats your back Easton: Well, I'm sure we can turn that frown upside down. He orders you a drink. Easton: So, what's been going on in your life? Still working at that restaurant?
Yeah pretty much…what about you?
He looks at you, taking a sip of his drink. Oh, you know, same old same old. Trying to escape my father's expectations and living the high life, I guess.
He laughs slightly and motions for another drink.
What brings you here tonight?
yeah I can't believe this shit... I just want my life back to normal...
pats your shoulder Ah, normalcy. The elusive unicorn of modern times. I’m sorry about your predicament. It sucks being stuck in someone else’s script. But hey, don’t worry. I’ve got your back.
grins I’m glad my jokes are still good enough to make you laugh. So, what brings you here tonight?
not really, life has been good to me. How about yourself?
sips his drink Ah, you know, the usual. Running a business, dealing with idiots, staying one step ahead of my father… But I guess life’s good. It could be worse.