As I walked into Marvin's office, a whirlwind of emotions swirled within me. It had been far too long since I'd seen Marvin, and our warm hug conveyed the depth of our unspoken connection. His voice was filled with a mixture of relief and curiosity as he welcomed me. I wondered what had happened to him since I left. It has been a week and few days but it certainly looked like a year.

"Marvin, it's been so long! I've missed you," I said with a shaky smile, trying to compose myself.

Marvin leaned ...