Yeah.

"Wow, old me! You look much better than I thought you would!"

"That's not surprising when you think everything will end in shambles or inadequacy."

"Fair enough. How was life?"

"Well, there were ups and downs, but in that sense, there have been far more mountains than valleys. Believe me, the outcome has been more than agreeable."

"Well, that's comforting. So, tell me, do we go to Japan? Do we become prolific authors? Do we meet our love? I have to know!"

"And you will, in due time. Knowledge is a great thing, but life is about the journey. I won't offer specifics, but I will tell you this. It's a good thing we only ever contemplated suicide. I'm quite happy to have lived to this point."

"Once again, fair enough. Well, at least tell me a couple things, for the present, my present. Namely, what advice do you have for me to start writing seriously? And also..... how do our highschool friendships pan out?"

".....Hmm......As far as writing is concerned, you really weren't wrong with your own advice at the time. The first step to writing is starting, so do that. And don't critique yourself in the moment. As for highschool.... I know that where you are right now, everything is horrible. But let this give you hope and comfort...the valley you're in right now will soon become a mountain. You only need allow it."

".........*sigh*..... well, that is comforting. Thank you so much for that, truly."