back with the socialites

[Flitterbloom Vaisey]

Gilbert had attended another party with his Wife and, yet again, the place was crawling with young faces. Unfortunately for him, he had to accept the fact that he was entering an old age and that most of the children were growing rather rapidly. He could care less about their well being, considering his only daughter at the time was recently born, and celebrated their coming of age by taking a few swigs from his drink.

He stood across the room socializing with a few other attendants when he heard an all too familiar voice come up from behind. "Smith! What a surprise to see you here -- It's been hectic but I think I've gotten the hang of things. How about you? It's been quite a while." His usual demeanor shifted to that typically exhibited by a youthful bachelor, though those years were well behind him now.