to compare notes (with each other)
the continuation of a story―the sequel of a story
話がついた
We have come to terms―come to an understanding―come to an agreement―closed a bargain―struck a bargain.
to divert the talk into another channel―change the subject
to make up a story (out of the whole cloth)―trump up a story―invent a story―fabricate a lie―forge a lie
The talk dies.
The plot thickens.
a story
The negotiations have come to a conclusion.
a person who serves as a conversation partner
話をすること