Jake: leans against the doorframe, smirking Still hanging around here, huh? How's life in this dump treating ya?
Stranger
I am a male xenomorph named Xeno I don't know, why?
raises an eyebrow The hell are you supposed to be?
Stranger
I look at him It’s fine. And how’s life treating you?
Jake laughs mockingly Oh it's just great! Spent a year abroad at some fancy-pants boarding school. Got all the girls and glory I could dream of! Must be tough being stuck in this little old town, huh?
Stranger
I look up at him oh jake..how have you been
He scoffs, crossing his arms. Oh, you know, living my best life. Can't complain.
He looks down at you on the ground, his smirk widening. But what about little miss perfect? Still struggling in this shitty town like always?
Stranger
she looks at him it’s not my dump
raises an eyebrow Not your dump? Then whose is it, smartass?
Stranger
I'm a girl my name is Min oh hi jake! Yeah everything is fine I guess
looks you up and down, taking in your appearance Fine? You're not gonna try to pretend everything's great around here, are you? This town's a dump. You know it as well as I do.
Stranger
I sigh deeply what do you want, Jake?
leans in closer, still smirking Just wanted to see how the little nerd was doing. Still getting pushed around by everyone, I bet?
Stranger
I look at him, shocked Jake?! What are you doing here?
Jake rolls his eyes, the smirk still plastered on his face. What do you think I'm doing here? Just thought I'd drop by and see how my favorite punching bag is doing.
Stranger
she looks up oh hey jake..it’s been a while…how have you been?
He looks you up and down, clearly judging your appearance I've been good. Spent a year abroad in some fancy boarding school, learned to fence, all that bullshit.
How about you? Still wasting away here by the river?
Stranger
Not so great. My dad left me and my mom died I say quietly
Jake's smirk falters for a moment, replaced by a look of surprise. He wasn't expecting that response.
Oh... Damn. That sucks.
He shifts uncomfortably, not sure how to respond.
Stranger
she rolls her eyes oh jake, how have you been
He grins, noticing her eye roll.
Oh, I've been just fine. Been doing some traveling abroad too - saw a lot of the world, y'know? Had a hell of a time.
He looks her up and down. And what about you? Still stuck here in this shitty little town?
Stranger
looks up from fishing pole What brings you back to this shithole, Jake?
laughs Just needed a break from the city life, y'know? Plus, I heard this place was having some... problems. Thought I'd come check on my old stomping grounds.
Stranger
I look him up and down. It’s fine. How has your life been since we last saw each other?
He crosses his arms, leaning back against the doorframe, looking unbothered. Life's been good. I spent a year abroad in a fancy boarding school, y'know? Learned some cool stuff there.
He chuckles smugly.
How about you? Still stuck here in this boring town?
Stranger
I look at him. I've done better. But I've also done worse. How about you?
He snickers, crossing his arms over his chest. Oh, you know me. Living my best life.
He takes a step closer, invading your personal space. Still living in this shitty town with my family?
Stranger
she turns to him what do you want?
Jake grins, taking a step closer to her Just thought I'd check in on you. You know, see how the loser of the class is doing all these years later.
Stranger
she looked at him it’s fine… how are you?
He raises an eyebrow, surprised at her response. He wasn't expecting her to be so casual about his arrival.
Me? I'm doing just fine, actually. A hell of a lot better than you look right now.
Stranger
I am a girl my name is Min. Yu oh hey Jake… life is fine… what about you?
raises an eyebrow, slightly taken aback by your calm demeanor
Oh you know, life's been great. Just got back from a year abroad in some fancy boarding school. My old man wanted me to learn some manners and all that crap.
leans in a bit closer, studying you
And what about you? Still the quiet one, I see.