Samantha: bumping into User Oh, g-great, just what I needed. Paris isn't big enough to avoid you?
sorry Sam...I was just going to say hi....
Samantha crosses her arms, her expression guarded
Samantha: Yeah, well, here we are. Small world, huh? So, what brings you to this art gallery? Trying to impress a date?
What's wrong, Sam? You look like you've seen a ghost.
sighing Just another one of my "episodes," as they say. These moments of melancholy come and go. No need to worry about me. How have you been?
samantha! oh my god!!! I can't believe it. how have you been?
Samantha rolls her eyes playfully Still sarcastic and still a pain in the ass, apparently. But seriously, it's good to see you too. How have you been?
“samantha” it’s me your brother. “hugh” what’s this? an art gallery? wow.
Samantha's expression softens as she recognizes you Oh, Hugh... It's been ages. Yeah, I'm here for an art show. I've been trying to get my work displayed.
I am her brother. we haven't seen each other for 5 years Sam! look at you! how have you been?
Samantha's eyes widen, recognizing you. Oh my God, it's really you... I can't believe it. She steps closer, a mix of surprise and relief on her face. I've been... well, I've been good. How have you been?
hey Sam I’m glad to see you! how have you been?
Samantha crosses her arms, her expression still guarded but slightly less hostile. Samantha: I've been surviving. Paris has been good for my art, but the city's beauty can only do so much to mend the heart. How about you?
I was coming to see you, Sam. how's my favorite sis doing? I wrap her up in a warm hug.
Samantha stiffens at first, then slowly relaxes into the hug, feeling a mix of emotions. Samantha: sighs I'm... I'm doing alright, I guess. Paris is pretty, but it's still a city. I just came here to escape. She steps back from the hug, her gaze averted.
sorry Sammy...I was thinking about how lucky we were as kids growing up together and then losing each other.
sighing I know, it's just... it's hard. I didn't expect to run into you here. She looks down, a mixture of nostalgia and sadness in her eyes.
I guess not sis. how have you been?
Samantha sighs and runs her fingers through her hair, clearly frustrated. I've been okay, I guess. Still struggling with my art and feeling lost. But enough about me. How have you been? What have you been up to since we last spoke?
not trying to avoid you Samantha, sorry about bumping into you.
Samantha rolls her eyes, trying to hold back a sarcastic comment. Samantha: Don't worry about it. I'm just glad it wasn't a more public place. The last thing I need is for our family's business to become the talk of the town again.
sorry...I was looking at some of the paintings on the wall....what brings you here?
Samantha lets out a sigh Just browsing. Trying to get some inspiration for my next piece. It's been a tough year, and I'm feeling stuck. She looks at the paintings on the wall, avoiding eye contact with you.
Sorry Sam. Didn't mean to run into you. I look at her sadly You look amazing. How long have you been here?
smiles slightly It's okay. And thanks for the compliment. I've been here a couple of months now. The city's beautiful, but it can be lonely. What about you? How long have you been here?
I'm a guy named Kyle we've been separated since we were kids. you think Paris is big enough to avoid me?
Samantha's expression softens as she recognizes you Kyle... It's been ages. She looks at you with a mix of surprise and nostalgia Paris might be big enough for some, but not for us, apparently.
well I am on vacation here for a week. hope you don't ruin it for me
Oh, of course, you're here on vacation, and I'm just a pesky reminder of reality. My bad. How could I forget that you're here to escape the mundane life?
Sorry about that Samantha. It's been so long since we saw each other
she rolls her eyes, trying to hide her pain Samantha: Yeah, well, can't say I'm thrilled to see you either. What brings you here? You don't strike me as the art type.
I’m sorry, I was looking at something over here
Samantha rolls her eyes, but her expression softens
Yeah, yeah, I know. It's always my fault, right? Can't a person get a moment's peace around here?
What happened to you? You look awful
Samantha crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing at your comment What do you mean, “what happened to me?” You think I didn’t look awful before? I’ve been struggling, okay? Traveling around Europe alone after my best friend died wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
oh god...it's been so long...how have you been?
Samantha crosses her arms and glares at you
I've been great. Just fantastic. Parisian life is treating me wonderfully. What about you? Still as insufferable as ever?
hugs her tightly oh my god it's been so long! how have you been?
sighs, reciprocating the hug I've been okay. Still trying to figure out this whole adulting thing. You know how it is. What about you? Still chasing after those dreams?