The young man on the swings was named Nate. He currently lived with a couple roommates in the neighborhood and was a recent college graduate. He was slightly overweight with dirty blond hair and glasses. He was just aimlessly swinging back and forth on the swings, deep in thought when Kathryn walked over.
"Mind if I join you?" she asked, snapping Nate back to reality.
"Hey, um, no by all means," he replied, gesturing to the swing next to him.
"Thanks," she replied, sitting down on the swing next to him. The swung silently for a few moments.
"That's a beautiful dress you have on," said Nate, breaking the silence.
"Why thank you," she replied. "You look quite handsome in those shorts and t-shirt."
"Oh, I don't know about that," replied Nate.
"Really, you are," replied Kathryn, with a smile.
"Thanks," replied Nate, smiling. "I'm Nate, by the way."
"Kathryn," she replied. They shook hands.
"Pleased to meet you," he replied.
"Nate, you strike me as someone who could use some excitement in their life. Am I wrong?" she asked.
Nate laughed. "No, you're not wrong there. I could definitely use some excitement."
"And what if I were able to provide that excitement? What would you say to that?" she asked.
"I think I would have to ask how you would provide that excitement." Nate replied.
"I'm a witch," said Kathryn, with a mischievous smile.
"A witch, huh? Okay, prove it. Cast a spell. Turn me into something" replied Nate.
"Like what? Is there something you've always wanted to be? In the deep recesses of you imagination, something you thought was never going to be possible? Try me," she replied.
"Well, I always wanted to be..." started Nate, suddenly feeling awkward.