[The realization dawns upon him suddenly that it has been a long time indeed. Longer than he's been in law school, at least, by at least twice the time. That means that this is much bigger part of his identity now, that acclimating to the real world or his version of it will prove to be difficult.]

Yeah.

It has.

[Asher looks down at his lap, unsure of what to say. There are words on the tip of his tongue but he avoids them for fear of making things worse.]

Knowin' someone for a long time doesn't mean you really know 'em though, but-

[He does try to smile at her, this one more genuine than the last.]

I'm glad I got to know you a little better.