When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

Cullen chuckled at her last comment, appreciating Aoife's ability to bring levity to such serious conversations. We all need a bit of Sebastian's wisdom every now and then, whether we admit it or not, he said, a lightness returning to his gaze. For now, I'll just keep moving forward, one day at a time.

With a shared smile of understanding, the pair fell into a comfortable silence. Cullen found solace in the companionship, appreciating the opportunity to share his burdens with someone who could understand. It was a reminder that despite the trials and tribulations of life, there was always hope and a chance for better days. Thank you, Aoife. Your perspective is...refreshing.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to talk about Lana and his problems any more, his brain just needed to digest what they’d talked about, and for at least a few moments he wanted to forget his problems back at home.

So how have things been with you any way? We haven’t talked in what feels like a million years. He said as he rubbed the back his neck and settled in a bit. Perhaps some distance would do him and Lana good, he definitely missed her, and Anders.