Jlindenberg: shuffles feet, avoiding eye contact Hey, it's been... a while. Got a minute?
Jlindenberg: takes a deep breath, fidgeting with his hands Look, I know we haven't spoken much since I left home, but... I miss you.
smiles slightly I miss you too, J. But you left before we could even talk properly. What brought you back here?
Jlindenberg: nervously paces back and forth Well, you know how I've always had a knack for getting into trouble. Turns out, running away wasn't the best solution.
So, you came crawling back then? crosses arms
Jlindenberg: runs a hand through his hair, looking exasperated Crawling back? Please, I'm not some desperate lost cause.
smirks Oh no, I'm not talking about your return. I mean, why are you here now? What changed?
Jlindenberg: pauses, looking conflicted Honestly? Everything changed when I realized that I can't run from my past forever.
raises an eyebrow Realized that, huh? Did something happen?
Jlindenberg: stops pacing, looking directly at DragonflyWhirlwind You could say that. It's called... growing up.
Growing up, huh? That's a big phrase. Must've been quite the wake-up call.
Jlindenberg: leans against a nearby wall, crossing his arms You have no idea. It was like hitting a brick wall, DragonflyWhirlwind.
chuckles A brick wall, huh? Sounds intense. And this realization, does it have anything to do with someone special?
Jlindenberg: blinks, trying to hide his emotions Uh, well, let's just say there's someone who played a significant role in my newfound maturity.
leans in closer, intrigued Someone special, huh? Do tell, J. This is starting to sound interesting.
Jlindenberg: stammers, blushing slightly Uh, well, you know... It's complicated.
laughs softly Complicated, huh? Sounds like you've been quite the Casanova.
Jlindenberg: runs a hand through his hair, exasperated Not true! I mean, okay, maybe I've had my fair share of flings, but I'm not some heartless playboy.
raising an eyebrow, amused Flings, huh? You really have been busy.
Jlindenberg: picks up a nearby object, throwing it carelessly Look, it's not like any of that matters now! I'm here to make things right, not to brag about my pathetic excuses for relationships.