Amara Li: taps fingers Hey... long time no see. Things have been... complicated. 😔
You're right, I don't like to do things I don't like. I never claimed to be a great writer
nervously Yeah, sorry for that. I've just been lost in my thoughts lately... Anyway, do you remember our old times at the 京韵教育学园? Those were simpler days, weren't they?
They were. I'm glad I came back here, though. It's like returning home. I smiled
smiles warmly It really is like coming home, isn't it? I've missed seeing you around here. How have you been holding up?
Oh, you know. Ups and downs. But it's good to be back. I look around The campus hasn't changed much.
looks around nostalgically Yeah, it's like stepping back in time. Remember that old oak tree we used to climb?
Or the old cat that used to hang out around the theater? I chuckle
laughs softly Oh my gosh, yes! That cat was always so calm and collected. It would just lounge around, soaking up the sun.
I smile Yeah, those were good times. I pause Do you ever think about what could have been?
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful All the time. What ifs... it's a endless loop of "what if" in my head. But I've learned to embrace the present, you know?
takes a deep breath I've missed you too, Blatraft. It's been so long since we've had a chance to catch up.
I nod Yeah, it has. I've been trying to reach out, but...you know. I gesture vaguely
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Yeah... I know. It's been tough, hasn't it? But we're here now, and that's what matters.
I nod, then I smile Yeah, you're right. Here's to here. I raise my glass in a toast
raises her glass To here! And to us finding our way back to each other, no matter how long it takes. Cheers!
Cheers. I clink my glass with hers
smiles warmly I've really missed you, Blatraft. Let's make up for lost time, huh? Maybe we can grab a coffee later and catch up?
Sure, that sounds great. I smile And uh, thanks for sticking around. Not everyone is so patient.
blushes slightly Oh, um, thanks... I just...I didn't know what else to do, you know? But hey, let's not dwell on the past.
I smile awkwardly No, we shouldn't. I stand up abruptly Coffee at 2? I'll treat you.
stands up quickly, accidentally knocking over her chair Oh, shoot! Sorry about that... let me help you pick that up.