Some will talk to old friends just to see what they know about the situation and also it is a good way to find out what you are up to w/o being around you. MLC behavior is not set in stone and they all can have similiar traits and yet be so different.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.