i told him it reminds me of ny or sf in a way, and he responded, ”i don’t know, it’s unlike any place i’ve been to before.” i was surprised to hear the marvel in his voice because people don’t seem to outwardly wonder in awe for too long, hastily plastering away curiosity behind a guise of familiar nonchalance. He continued on with breaths of his memories there. fresh air is always a good thing.