My very close Long Distance friends are few in number, but very dear to me. These are people I truly look forward to talking to, and always try to look out for them when I can. Also, all of my very close long distance friends has a way of calling me locally for them unless I couldn't do it for them. In the case of the ones here, they both have a local number.
I am always there for my very close long distance friends. While I never met them, I do feel a strong tie and bond to them. If they were to need help, and I could do it for them, I would.