"I may disappear every once in a while, of course, as I just did, but... I'll be here, Columbia. I don't have all so very many other places to go, even if I wished to do so... and besides, I have family here."
"Of course, there are a few things to enjoy here. There is someone I'd like you to meet actually, but you probably steal him away." Columbia smiles. "Not that I would let you."
"Bill is still trying to decided who it is he is. He's been back home though. I'm kinda scared. We aren't serious or anything, but I really like him" she smiles.
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His hand's on her shoulder.
"And friends."
He smiles.
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"Well... fair enough, I suppose, at that."
He chuckles.
"I'll... I'll be around, of course, my dear. You know me, I never could manage to leave well enough alone, could I."
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"And I hope you've been enjoying yourself while you do so."
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"I'll have to meet him, then. Make sure he's good enough for you."
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He offers a smile in return, however, because this is, after all, Columbia.
"I'm glad for you, my dear."
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"It's all right, Columbia, I should... I should probably get something to eat anyway, it's been a while."
He leans over and drops another kiss on her forehead.
"After all, neither of us will leave well enough alone, so... you'll see me soon, I'm sure."
And a moment later, without waiting for a response, he's gone.