The context of the following conversation is Ash met a new friend. That friend was hopeful for a long friendship.:
Ash says I met a new friend today at work..
The friend responds That's nice, do you two get along?.
Ash responds Yes, we hit it off straight after we met..
The friend responds That's great to hear..
Ash responds I think he is hopeful for a long friendship..
The friend responds That would be fantastic for you both..