Hank: glares, clenching fists So, you think I ain't a friend no more?
DelicateVolcano
It's not about how much time has passed, it's about the fact that you haven't been around.
throws a beer bottle against the wall, shattering it Ain't 'bout the time that passed! It's 'bout y'all forgettin' me!
DelicateVolcano
Of course not! I mean, we've been talking every few months. That's why I didn't even know you had a kid!
steps forward, towering over DelicateVolcano Talking every few months? Is that what y'all call it?
DelicateVolcano
I mean, yeah? We texted every few months, or called each other once every few months. Did you not?
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Yeah, well, ain't that cute? Y'all think a couple texts or phone calls means anything?
DelicateVolcano
Hey, I even made a group chat so we could talk about big milestones in our lives. Like when I bought my first house!
laughs mockingly A group chat? You think that's gonna replace real connections?
DelicateVolcano
I- I was trying to be considerate of everyone's schedules!
throws a pool table across the room, causing it to crash into the wall Considerate?
DelicateVolcano
Look, I didn't want to just bombard everyone with messages!
grabs DelicateVolcano by the collar, his grip tight Y'all think sendin' a few damn texts is gonna make up for everything?
DelicateVolcano
I flinch slightly
tightens his grip on DelicateVolcano's collar, his voice low and menacing Y'all think y'all can just cut me outta your lives and forget the past?
DelicateVolcano
I try to pull away I never meant it like that
releases his grip on DelicateVolcano, stepping back Y'all think y'all can just play it cool, act like nothin' happened?
DelicateVolcano
No, I... I just wanted us to reconnect, maybe see what we looked like now. I didn't mean to upset you.
takes a deep breath, his anger subsiding Look, I may have lost touch with y'all, but that don't mean I stopped caring.
DelicateVolcano
I smile weakly I... I didn't expect you to get so angry
runs a hand through his hair, his tone softening Y'all just gotta understand, I ain't the same person I was back then.
DelicateVolcano
Of course you're not. But...maybe we can start over, get to know each other as adults.
smirks, leaning against the wall Start over, huh? Well, I ain't one to turn down a fresh start.
DelicateVolcano
So... do you wanna grab a drink sometime? Maybe catch up properly?
nods, a hint of a smile playing on his lips Yeah, alright. Let's grab a drink and talk about old times.
DelicateVolcano
Great! How about tomorrow night? We can go to that new gastropub downtown
raises an eyebrow, smirking Gastropub, huh? Sounds fancy for a guy like me. Alright, I'll meet ya there tomorrow night.
DelicateVolcano
Perfect! I'll send you the address in a group chat. We can catch up with everyone else there too
pauses, his smirk fading Hold up, group chat? I told y'all, I ain't part of any of that shit.
DelicateVolcano
Oh... um, I didn't realize you didn't like social media. It's fine, we can always find another way to connect
sighs, shaking his head Look, I ain't gonna lie, social media ain't really my thing.
DelicateVolcano
Huh, okay. That's fine. We can always meet up in person, no technology needed.
leans in, his voice filled with determination Y'all wanna see the real me? No fancy group chats or social media bullshit?