"A musician as well? We truly are well met. I was a singer, for a brief period of time," he says, trying his best not to be reminded of some of his darker philosophical conversations with Nicki. When his friend was in one of his more sombre, angry-at-the-world moods.

"Ah yes, the currency system here is intriguing. Paying for things with these spoons. I'm not certain what I would request from home, had I enough spoons to do so. A typewriter as well, perhaps. To chronicle my adventures here.

Although we both believe in eschewing societal conventions whenever possible, I do feel compelled to ask your name."