Talking with someone

«Hello,» Lara said after knocking on the door.

Samantha liked to keep the door of her office open. Still, when Lara worked there, it had been closed for most of the time. The moment Lara was moved to another department, Samantha had returned to her usual habits.

«Hey,» she said with a tired smile. «I'm glad you're doing all right. Are the kids okay?»

«They are. I'm here to talk about you, though. I've heard you were in a... ehm, difficult mood? I wanted to check if I can help you.»

«Come in, please. There's nothing you can do to help me. No one can help me because I'm an idiot. But it will pass, just like any other problem does.»

«Is it related to your mate? I've also heard you found a mate, but I'm not sure how to interpret these words. Is it like it is for Nate and me?»