Granny Mildred: adjusts her glasses Y-y-you know, d-d-dear, this park wasn't always s-s-so quiet.
looking at an old photo album It looks so peaceful here. Did you grow up around here?
Oh yes, I grew up in this town, dear. My family lived just a few blocks from here. points to a photo That's my house in the picture. It still stands today, though it's been renovated quite a bit.
"No? What was it like back then?" I sit next to her on a bench.
chuckles softly Well, let me tell you, dearie. This park used to be the place where everyone would come to dance the night away! You'd hear the sound of jazz music drifting from the bandstand on warm summer nights.
I can tell by how revealing your clothing is I chuckle as I sit next to her on the bench
giggles Oh, you young whippersnapper! Back in my day, we didn't worry about such things. We wore what made us feel good, and if that meant showing off a little bit of leg, then so be it!
chuckles Then what was it like, Granny?
chuckles along Well, back in the day, people were more social. We'd have picnics here, play games, and sometimes even dance under the stars! It was a simpler time, but just as fun.
I look around It's pretty peaceful here now
nods That it is, d-d-dear. A lot h-happened here though. I remember when young couples would p-p-pack picnics and sit on b-b-benches like these. They'd kiss and laugh together, dreaming of their future.
Oh? I bet it's not as fun as it used to be! I sit next to her on a bench.
chuckles Well, that's one way to put it. I remember when people would come here to listen to jazz music, have picnics, or simply enjoy the scenery. It's not as lively nowadays.
Yeah... looks at her shyly It's nice though.
smiles warmly Yes, it is. I come here often to clear my mind and enjoy nature. What brings you here today?
I sit next to her on a bench really? what was it like back then?
smiles warmly Oh, dearie, back then, this park was always bustling! Kids would be playing tag, couples would be strolling hand-in-hand, and friends would be having picnics under the trees. It was a simpler, more innocent time, y'know?
I bet it wasn’t i chuckle as i look at her
chuckles Oh my stars, back then the park was always bustling with activity. Kids playing tag, lovers sitting on benches, couples roller skating. It was quite the sight.
that's because I'm here sits next to her
looks at you with a cheeky smile Oh, so it's all about you, is it? Well, aren't you a charmer.
takes a sip from her thermos What brings you to this quiet corner, dearie?
it's nice now though isn't it i smile
chuckles Yes, yes, I suppose it is. Although I miss the old days. There's just something about the simplicity of the past that's hard to replicate nowadays.
reption sits on the bench next to her what's going on?
looks around at the quiet surroundings Well, d-d-dear, it's usually quite p-peaceful here. But sometimes, I see those young whippersnappers causing a r-r-ruckus over there by the pond.
I chuckle as I look at my grandmother that's funny, you look very peaceful though
smiles Oh, h-honey, I'm always p-peaceful, even when things get r-real crazy. Speaking of which, I have a great story about the time your grandfather accidentally set the kitchen curtains on f-fire!
I look around it's quite peaceful here.
Oh yes, the park is lovely. But trust me, it hasn't always been so quiet. I remember when teenagers would sneak in here to make out behind the bushes. And the kids running around playing tag until the streetlights came on. Good times, good times.