wbster:

          “ i’ve been well!  the library is basically my home at this point, but, hey.  who am i to complain? “    it’s refreshing, to talk to somebody familiar  ——  someone with a friendly face, someone who’s a friend.  not that he hasn’t seen or spoken to any in the past years, but with the days feeling slower and slower, it’s nice, to just have light conversation and feel at ease, rather than brief smalltalk or tense chatter.    “ things may not be exciting, but they’re…nice.  even if i don’t get as much sleep as i like.  hopefully things have been more  ——  “    mike gestured vaguely for a moment, trying to think of the word,    “ alright, on your side? “

_{▌█ ∵  🛁   ∵ █ ▌It was nice to feel like she could be comfortable around friends. While in years apart she had made her own friends, and her husband his she never felt as close a connection as she did with Mike. He was always one of the favourite people she had met. He radiated kindness and understanding she strived to and hoped she did as well.} ❝ _{It’s all relative I suppose. Happily married, work has been work. It’s nice, I’m happy, really happy.}❞ _{An understanding in the motion having to do that on her end. She was never much for being able to speak well on any subject at all. At least with friends she was capable of being more relaxed.} ❝_{Unless you are asking about something entirely different. But things are good, great. I just miss you, and our friends.}❞

wbster:

          “ patty! “    enthusiasm rings clear in the air when mike speaks, and the smile that flashes across his features is the furthest thing from ingenuine.  arms are already open wide the moment her name leaves his mouth, and a warm hanlon welcome isn’t too far behind.    “ gosh, it’s so great to see you again  ——  it feels like it’s been forever since i last saw you! “    and then, jokingly, he added as he pulled away a bit,    “ have you grown?  or have i gotten shorter? “

@panicfaulted

_{▌█ ∵  🛁   ∵ █ ▌Her own name reaching her ears caused a bright smile on lips before turning to see close friend. Open arms were quickly welcomed as her own wrapped around him bright smile falling onto her lips. She had almost forgotten how warm and welcoming he was.} ❝ _{You too! Stanley and I we’ve been, we’ve been busy as bees.}❞ _{Laughter as eyes rolled hands resting on his shoulders with the slightest look up before shaking her head softly.} ❝_{Hopefully taller but I haven’t been keeping track. Maybe the heels are helping but, how have you been?.}❞