I see why you would need to say hi to me. I agree that although we have not conversed in that manner before, it is appropriate to do so now, because the times are changing and we are all growing up. In fact, I think that you might have been better off to say "hi" to me earlier because it would be a sign of a greater understanding by you, and a greater connection in terms of me, but that does not matter because you are always friendly so we do not need to question that. What we do need to question though is why I have not responded yet.
Hi. :)