I have been crit!
The man listened attentively. It was a personal story, and they deserved every bit the attention that other stories might garner. In some ways they deserved more. It took a lot of guts and effort to tell a personal story.
"I think that was exactly the story I had in mind. I'd say he was right on the money, when it comes to your spirit." His voice gentled, "Do you still talk to him?"