Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence and give its tense: We had been talking for hours.
The verb phrase in this sentence is "had been talking" and its tense is past perfect continuous.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence and give its tense: We had been talking for hours.

### Output:
The verb phrase in this sentence is "had been talking" and its tense is past perfect continuous.