Me: I miss you, Ants
Anthony: I miss you more, Jules
Me: You’re not in any of the family photos now, Ants.
Anthony: That’s okay, Jules.
Me: Your family, and even my family, are beginning to forget about you, Ants!
Anthony: We have Ming.
Me: Yes, I have Ming.
Anthony: I’m not missing, Jules!
Me: Only because I keep reconjuring you; I have a very good imagination, Ants.
Anthony: I miss you too, Jules.
jmgoyder 
Not missing just absent