They smile.
"I'm so happy to have you. It's been so long since we've been together. I really didn't think you'd ever come back."
A pause. You don't know what to say. You certainly don't recognize them. In fact, you don't even know how you ended up here. You try to respond, but your voice falters.
Finally, you manage a few words.
"I don't recognize
any of this."
"Really?" their voice lilts, and they look off to the side, as if suddenly distracted by something unseen. When they look back at you, their smile has vanished.
"Well, that does sting a bit to hear. But if I'm being honest, I don't really believe you."
"I'm telling the truth! I don't know who you are or where I am..."
"Hah! If you insist on keeping up this charade, well,
I guess I'll just start from the beginning then.