Ganb8te 5 - Escaping the abyss

[Barrybran]

You may want to stop short of suggesting, a meet up with just a contact about something fun that is open to response but not required, or more of a question. Something like 'there's this awesome sea creature exhibition at the opera house. Have you seen it? Its well worth it though the giant shark was a bit unnerving even if it was wearing a fez. If you haven't you should check it out'

Though the 'haven't heard from you in a while' is far less convoluted.

Yeah, I took the short version A simple "hello", something interesting (a hook) and back to your own life. No invites, just casting a line and seeing if he bites.