I hadn't spoken to him in years, but years ago, we used to talk every day. we had a couple of reunions, and he'd always say he couldn't believe that I recognized him. but I always could. for some reason his Google contact is stuck on my work email's quick references, but that's not the only thing that's made me feel like we'd have another renewal of our friendship. I thought, background, low-key, it'd be part of my life for as long as I lived. I feel like I've lost someone who kind of had patience for me--before it was a hiatus, but now it's forever.
I wish I could remember all the names I knew you under, ixokai. now you're just gonna be a permanent google chat reminder.