It was probably your buddy. Don’t call people that…

Plans? I, uh…

[ She knows where this is going, and. Is it really the best idea? Three knows how she gets.

But it’s been a long time, too. ]

I’m free for the day.

[ Brows raise. ]

You have been? That’s—that’s great news! I’m happy for you.

[ No arguments yet. It’s weird and nice all at once. ]

I truly hope you’ve been well. And taking care of yourself.

We’re too alike in that way. I’ve… recognized I have a bad tendency to bury myself in work as an escape. But I’ve started to try and remedy that.

[ Her eyes meet his gaze. Something about him feels different. Maybe he’s changed, too. ]

I suppose you didn’t, did you?

[ Her smile is warm. ]

How are things? It’d be nice to catch up with you.

Good to see you too…. sort of… 💧

Agent 4, missing me? It really must be April Fools. Hehe!

That was fast.

I’m alive. Not an April Fools joke!!