it's been a while

– I almost never think about you, Fi. And I haven't seen her in so long I can't even remember what she looked like.

– Nobody here is angry at you. 

– Well, some of them are. I know they are. 

– Not me. 

– Not you – I smile–. I know you won't ever be... I'll try to come back sooner.

He smiles, a sad smile, but with loving, calming eyes. He has that effect. He is that loving, nurturing, protecting feeling. He's the keeper of my world, or at least part of it. 

– I'll be waiting.