throws arms around ChrisP YEAH! You’re BACK!!! You have no idea how much we’ve missed you.
slugs him in the arm Where have you been? You couldn’t tell us you were leaving? Do you know how worried I was? For heaven’s sake, man. Don’t do that again without warning.
Oh, Chris. It’s sooooo good to see you. 
Dire, this is ChrisP. ChrisP, this is Dire. I don’t think you’ve been formally introduced. Two of the nicest guys on this board. Dire, the THREAD thread was missing one thing–and he’s standing right here. I’m sure you two will get on famously.