Finally back home... [atoa]

I sighed. "I guess that's fate. There are lucky ones and the other."

"Hmm...yes, fate isn't supposed to be altered. But sometimes good can come from the bad things. For example, if we had perfect lives prior to this, we wouldn't be talking here in the first place."

I smiled as she blushed again. "Well, we can all use a friend here and there nowadays. Especially here in this city."

"Yes...sometimes I wish I could go back. But my life here is still pretty satisfying. Not great, but satisfying."

"I remember on one occasion I attended a History of Architecture class, a required for archaeology. All the students there were only because of points. They were all bored to death. But for the few who studied hard, their work paid off. I can say that the rest of the class are probably the same drunks we saw loitering on the streets."

"Yeah..."
I stare off into the horizon. Past the fairytale-esque skyline, I can make out what used to be the Rockies. I remember my trips up there. The view was breathtaking when you go up north and look out towards the sea.
"But nevermind about them," I said, deciding to change the subject. "So...as an archaeologist, you must be up in the mountains a lot."

I blush and look away for a second "Ah...no...usually other people work up there...", i pause for a few moments, then I decide I can trust him "Promise you won't say anything to anyone?...I...ah, it's a little embaressing...I'm afraid of heights..."