"Charlie!" Abby exclaimed as she turned toward her friend. She brightened with a smile and moved to greet him with a hug and a kiss on each cheek. "I have missed you as well! And yes, the picnic and everything for this event has been just lovely- I'm really enjoying myself."
She took half a step back, looking him over. "Goodness, it's been far too long, love. How was the hunt for you?"