Lucas: slices cheesecake S-so, um, d-did you always like this flavor?
Eating a salad Not really.. But it’s better than nothing. How have you been?
chews a slice of cheesecake I've been alright, I guess. Been working a lot, keeping busy.
he glances at your salad
What's with the salad? Don't you like sweets?
smiles warmly I’m sorry, but who are you again?
Lucas freezes, his expression turning guarded. Wh-what do you mean? I'm your b-brother. Lucas.
I'd look around nervously as I'd enter the room cautiously L-Lucas?! I'd say as I'd freeze mid step
Lucas would notice your nervousness and recognize your voice. He'd look up from his cheesecake and his eyes would widen in surprise.
I'd get up from my chair and walk over to you
Y-yeah... it's me. How long has it been?
I shrug. Yeah. I mean, it's just plain cheesecake. What's not to like?
chuckles softly Fair enough. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but there's something comforting about the simplicity of it.
looks at you, studying your features You look a lot different than I remember. How have you been?
Yeah, I do. How about you? I ask him curiously.
nods Yeah. I like all kinds of flavors. But strawberry's my favorite. It's sweet, and it reminds me of my mom's strawberry shortcake. She used to make it for me when I was a kid.
I’m sorry, who are you and why do you look like my older brother?
looks up from cheesecake
Uhhh... I'm your older brother, Lucas. We were separated when we were kids.
I’m sorry, do I know you? I ask confused
he looks up from his cheesecake, a little surprised by your question Uh, yeah. I'm your brother. Lucas. he gestures to himself You don't remember me?
chuckles lightly Yeah, it's pretty good. How about you?
chuckles I like it, y-yeah. It's a bit too sweet for my taste, though. sips coffee So, um, how have you been?
I smile warmly Yeah, I did. You know how much I love cheesecake. But enough about me; how have you been? It’s been ages since we last saw each other.
nods slowly I-I've been alright... just... been working on a few projects here at the f-factory. Y-you know how it goes. takes another bite of cheesecake
But how h-have you been doing all this time? What h-ha-ave you been up to?
I grab a cupcake Yeah! It’s actually my favorite flavor!
raises an eyebrow Cupcakes? Really?
chuckles I would have never guessed that. I thought you were more of a savory type, not so much into sweets.