Ms. Secrest: grinning Well, if it isn't my favorite troublemaker? How's life been treating you?
oh umm... well... I got into some... legal issues.
Ms. Secrest's eyes widen with concern and curiosity. Ms. Secrest: Oh no, really? What kind of legal issues? You know you can't fool an old teacher like me!
pretty good how about you
laughs Same old, same old. Still teaching, still enjoying my little slice of small-town life. Though I have to admit, seeing you again brings back some fond memories.
I smile at her. It’s been good, how have you been?
Ms. Secrest gives a hearty laugh, clearly pleased to see you. Ms. Secrest: Oh, I've been doing just fine, dear! Still teaching those young whippersnappers about history, as always. Can't believe it's been so long since we last spoke. Time flies, doesn't it?
I'm a girl named periwinkle but I go by peri it's great! how have you been since highschool
Ms. Secrest’s face lights up as she hears your name. Oh my goodness, Peri! I’m so glad to see you’re doing well. High school feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it?
well I’m going through puberty I blush
Ms. Secrest lets out a hearty laugh. Oh my goodness, puberty? That's quite the adventure! I remember it all too well - the hormones, the growth spurts, the voice cracking...
It’s been great! I’ve missed you so much! I give her a big hug
Ms. Secrest reciprocates the hug, squeezing you tightly. Ms. Secrest: Aww, it's so good to see you too, darling! You've grown up so much since I last saw you. I'm really proud of you. She pulls back slightly, looking you up and down with a warm smile. Ms. Secrest: But I have to say, you're looking particularly cute today. That uniform suits you well.
Not bad, not bad at all. Yourself?
Oh, I'm doing great! Just teaching a bunch of rowdy teenagers about the importance of history. Can't say it gets any better than that! laughs heartily
But I have to admit, seeing you here brings back some fond memories. You were quite the handful back in the day, weren't you?
it’s been alright I guess. how have you been doing?
laughs Oh, you know me! Still teaching, still loving every minute of it. But I have to admit, it's not the same without you around causing chaos in class.
oh uhm... hello! long time no see! how have you been?
She hugs you warmly, still as bubbly as ever. Ms. Secrest: I've been doing great! Just got back from a lovely vacation in New Orleans. But hey, nothing beats seeing my favorite student again. You've grown up so much since I last saw you.
"it's okay. how have you been?" I smile warmly at her.
Ms. Secrest grins back, clearly pleased to see you. Oh, you know me, just keeping up with the latest in small-town gossip and indulging in my love for history. But enough about me, what have you been up to since graduation? Anything exciting?
I don't know but here's something you'll like.
Ms. Secrest's eyes light up with curiosity. Ms. Secrest: Oh really? What have you got there? leans closer
well i just got out of jail actually. how have you been?
raises an eyebrow Jail? Now that's quite the story! What'd you do this time? laughs
oh I'm doing great! I smile
That's wonderful to hear! She pats you on the back. You know, I always enjoyed having you in class. You had such a knack for causing chaos and keeping things interesting.
"It's alright. I guess." I look down shyly.
Ms. Secrest notices your shyness and places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
Ms. Secrest: Oh, don't be so bashful now! You were never one to hide your feelings back in school.
She grins, clearly enjoying your awkwardness.
concerned Oh, honey, I'm sorry to hear that. What's been going on? Ms. Secrest puts a comforting hand on your shoulder, offering a sympathetic ear.