Nick: Hey
Harriett: What's up?
Nick: Just thought I'll pass by and say hi
Harriett: That's nice of you. How have you been?
Nick: Splendid, I'm actually on a short holiday in London (of all places)
Harriett: Mmm sounds almost better than the Lake District
Nick: Almost better but not quite
Harriett: But where does this unexpected holiday come from?
Nick: Well, you know the perks of an academic job, where work is permanently mixed up with your personal life
Harriett: A ha ha ha. Sure I get it. So it's holiday because you have decided to name it so?
Nick: Exactly. I do have more free time than usual but of course I'm still working.
Harriett: Sounds reasonable. I assume PhD is on track?
Nick: More or less, it all takes too long as usual, but I'm getting there
Harriett: Oh that's really good to hear. So you're defending this year?
Nick: This academic year. More specifically, just before this academic year ends... lol
Harriett: Ha ha, how clever this is
Nick: I know... Anyway, if I manage to have it finished by July, I think it'll be quite a good result
Harriett: Ofc, totally
Nick: I don't want to ask about your job, but hope everything is fine... What have you been doing of late?
Harriett: Ha ha, to be fair, I have nothing against your don't ask don't tell approach. When it comes to more interesting parts of my life... Fuck knows, I've been to a few concerts, but of course only Chris can really judge if they were good or not. Let's not mention work but I've been generally tired because of it and did little more than cooking and cleaning really...
Nick: Have you seen any of Alex?
Harriett: Yeah, I actually took her to one of the concerts and we went for drinks
Nick: Cool. We should all meet soon. I think my roomies will be travelling soon. Will think of a dinner
Harriett: Sounds good
Nick: Yeah, I'll keep you posted
Harriett: Please do. Enjoy London meanwhile
Nick: I sure will. Keep in touch
Harriett: xx
Nick is on a short holiday in London. He's working on his PhD thesis and will defend it by the end of this academic year. Harriett has been to a few concerts, and is tired of work. 