The context of the following conversation is Riley and Kendall had been separated for a long time, and Kendall was finally coming to visit Riley at their home.:
Kendall says I hadn't seen Riley in a long time..
The friend responds How long had it been?.
Kendall responds It has been 7 or 8 years .
The friend responds How was it seeing her?.
Kendall responds It was actually really lovely to reconnect, I've missed her ever so dearly..
The friend responds Aww that's so nice..