almost there

“Y’re probably right on that one. So you’re a quiet un, eh? Could see it. Guess that’s none’a my business, though.” 

“I prefer to keep to myself, yeah, but while I’m here I’ll work on that a bit. It’s okay, don’t worry.”

“Ma ‘n Pa wanted me t’come out and gain some, um, vastly human experience. Guess they weren’t bettin’ on this fiasco. ‘N you?” 

“I doubt anyone was betting on this fiasco, but we’ve gotta work with what we’ve got. They both wanted me to come here to come out of my shell a bit, not be at home or at my ma’s restaurant all the time. Good idea on paper, not so good timing.”

“Guess not; sure’s shit ain’t home, though. Pleasure’s mine.” 

“I think we can all agree with that, it could totally be worse though. So, what brings you here?”

“My thoughts exactly. – ‘M Haven.” 

“Well, at least you’re not alone here. Name’s Julius, it’s a pleasure.”

“That’s the bright side, we’re all in this together. It’s great to meet you, May. At least you’ve got a cool story behind the name, my parents just really liked the name Julius. That sounds like a plan.”

“Well, I'll have to make the most of it, I guess."