Or very weirdly specific lack thereof, when it comes to cell phones.

[But he appreciates the way she doesn't laugh.]

Life is change, [he agrees,] but this does feel... rigged. I don't think I can be surprised, but I can be unsettled about it.

All we can do is try to rig it in our favor, I think. By sticking together, for one, even if not physically.

[Just staying in touch will help a lot, he thinks.]