Mio and Lin Xiao sat on the porch, watching the sunset paint the sky with hues of orange and pink. Mio sighed, reminiscing about their school days.
"Mio, do you remember how Linda used to be such a conservative back in school?" Lin Xiao asked, breaking the silence.
"Yeah, I do. It's funny how people change over time," Mio replied, a wistful smile on her face.
"Indeed. Times change, and so do people," Lin Xiao mused, leaning back in her chair.
"It's like the tip of the iceberg," Mio added. "What we see on the surface is just a fraction of what's really going on underneath."
"And sometimes, it's better to just let things be and not try to tip the scales," Lin Xiao chimed in, nodding in agreement.
Mio chuckled. "You always have a way with words, Lin Xiao. It's like you can tinker with language and make it dance to your tune."
"It's all about finding the right tinge of expression," Lin Xiao replied with a grin.
As they continued to chat, the evening air was filled with laughter and nostalgia.
For Mio and Lin Xiao, these moments together were like precious pearls scattered in the sands of time.
And as they watched the sun dip below the horizon, they knew that no matter how much things changed, their bond would always remain steadfast.
"And situations change," Mio said softly, echoing their conversation from earlier, as if to remind themselves of the impermanence of life.
Lin Xiao nodded, his eyes twinkling with understanding. "Indeed, they do."
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